Bill > HB880

This bill amends the Clean Indoor Air Act to update and clarify various provisions related to smoking restrictions in Pennsylvania. The bill modifies definitions for several terms, including expanding the definition of "smoking" to explicitly include electronic smoking devices and adding new categories like "patio" and revising existing definitions. It adjusts exceptions to smoking prohibitions, notably removing previous exemptions for drinking establishments and gaming floors while adding new exceptions like patios and modifying rules for private clubs. The bill introduces a new requirement for private clubs to conduct a membership vote every two years on smoking policies, with specific procedures for voting and reporting results. It also changes signage requirements, enforcement mechanisms, and reporting obligations for the Department of Health. Importantly, the bill removes previous language that preempted local ordinances and now allows political subdivisions to adopt stricter smoking regulations. The bill aims to provide more comprehensive and flexible regulations around indoor smoking, with a focus on public health and giving local jurisdictions more autonomy in implementing smoking restrictions.

Health and Social Services

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