A 3641 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Prohibits smoking in automobile when children are present.

This bill (A3641) prohibits smoking in any automobile when a child 17 years or younger is present. It defines "smoking" broadly to include cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and e-cigarettes. Violators face a $100 fine for a first offense and $200 for repeat offenses, with fines funding state anti-smoking programs - no driving points or insurance penalties apply. The bill also requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to launch a public awareness campaign about the rule. It directly affects drivers transporting children in vehicles within New Jersey.
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Introduced Feb 12, 2024 Last action Feb 12, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
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