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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/29/2024
01/29/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Jersey law to eliminate the exemption that previously allowed smoking in casinos and simulcasting facilities, which are places where people can bet on horse races shown remotely. The bill removes specific language that defined these areas as exempt from the general smoking ban. The changes will take effect 90 days after the bill is enacted into law.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (18)
Shirley Turner (D)*,
Joe Vitale (D)*,
Jim Beach (D),
Jon Bramnick (R),
Tony Bucco (R),
Renee Burgess (D),
Joe Cryan (D),
Patrick Diegnan (D),
Vin Gopal (D),
Linda Greenstein (D),
Joe Lagana (D),
Paul Moriarty (D),
Vince Polistina (R),
Nellie Pou (D),
Teresa Ruiz (D),
Brian Stack (D),
Britnee Timberlake (D),
Andrew Zwicker (D),
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 01/29/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1493 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1493_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1493_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement SHH 1/29/24 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1493_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1493_I1.HTM |
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