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NJ A1107

NJ A1107
Prohibits smoking within 20 feet of areas outside of indoor public places or workplaces.


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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 would amend the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act," to prohibit smoking within a distance of 20 feet from the exterior of any building which is an indoor public place or workplace, unless the establishment qualifies for an exception to the law, as in the case of tobacco retail establishments, tobacco businesses, casinos, and certain cigar bars and cigar lounges. Currently, the "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act," P.L.2005, c.383 (C.26:3D-55 et seq.), prohibits smoking in an indoor public place or workplace that is not exempted under the law and in any area of any building of, or on the grounds of, a public or nonpublic elementary or secondary school. The law does not prohibit smoking in any area outside of an indoor public place or workplace, nor does it specify a distance from any area outside of an indoor public place or workplace where smoking is prohibited.

AI Summary

This bill amends the New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act to prohibit smoking within 20 feet of the exterior of any building that serves as an indoor public place or workplace, expanding the current law which only bans smoking inside such locations or on school grounds. This new restriction applies to most indoor public places and workplaces, with specific exceptions for establishments like tobacco retail stores, tobacco businesses, casinos, and certain cigar bars and lounges, meaning that smoking will now be restricted in outdoor areas immediately adjacent to these buildings, not just inside them.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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