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NJ S212

NJ S212
Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act," P.L.2005, c.383 (C.26:2D-55 et seq.), to prohibit smoking in casinos and casino simulcasting facilities. Current law prohibits smoking in most indoor public places and workplaces, with certain exceptions, including indoor public places and workplaces which are within the perimeter of casinos and casino simulcasting facilities and accessible to the public for wagering. This bill would eliminate these exceptions from the smoking ban. This bill would take effect on the 90th day after the date of enactment.

AI Summary

This bill amends the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to eliminate the exemption that currently allows smoking in casinos and casino simulcasting facilities, which are places where people can bet on games or horse races. Previously, the law prohibited smoking in most indoor public places and workplaces, but it made an exception for areas within casinos and simulcasting facilities that were open to the public for wagering. This bill removes that exception, meaning smoking will be banned in these areas, similar to other public spaces, and this change will go into effect 90 days after the bill is signed into law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 01/13/2026)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S212
BillText https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/212_I1.HTM
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