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NJ S1563

NJ S1563
Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill revises the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain public places. Under the revisions in the bill, smoking is to be prohibited in the following locations: race track facilities, facilities used for sporting events, ambulatory recreational facilities, amusement parks, recreational areas, marinas, historic sites, burial sites, natural areas, and boardwalks.

AI Summary

This bill revises the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places, including race track facilities, facilities used for sporting events, ambulatory recreational facilities, amusement parks, recreational areas, marinas, historic sites, burial sites, natural areas, and boardwalks. The bill also provides for the enforcement of these smoking prohibitions, including the imposition of fines for violations, and clarifies that the provisions of the bill supersede any other local ordinances or regulations regarding smoking in indoor public places or outdoor public areas, except where smoking is prohibited for purposes of fire safety or public health protection.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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