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NJ S3222
NJ S3222Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 amends the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to expand the prohibition of smoking to include certain outdoor public places, aiming to preserve natural assets, reduce litter, increase fire safety, and lessen exposure to secondhand smoke for a more pleasant outdoor experience. The bill defines "outdoor public place" to encompass a wide range of locations such as race track facilities, sporting event facilities, amusement parks, recreational areas, marinas, historic sites, burial sites, natural areas, and boardwalks, in addition to state, county, or municipal parks and beaches. It also clarifies that "smoking" includes the use of electronic smoking devices, and establishes penalties for violations, with fines ranging from $250 for a first offense to $1,000 for subsequent offenses, and specifies how collected penalties will be distributed.
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 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3222 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3222_I1.HTM |
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