S 1493 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.

This bill removes an existing exception allowing smoking in casinos and simulcasting facilities under New Jersey's smoke-free law. It eliminates the specific exemption that previously permitted smoking in casinos with at least 150 slot machines or 10 table games, and in simulcasting facilities with dedicated seating for 50+ patrons. As a result, smoking will now be banned in these venues, aligning them with the general smoking restrictions in public places. The change directly affects all New Jersey casinos and simulcasting facilities operating under the state's regulations.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 29, 2024
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Jan 29, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
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Jan 9, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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2 primary · 18 co-sponsors

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