S 1563 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Revises "New Jersey Smoke-Free Air Act" to prohibit smoking at certain outdoor public places.

New Jersey's S 1563 revises the Smoke-Free Air Act to prohibit smoking (including electronic devices) in specific outdoor public areas. The bill directly affects visitors and businesses in state/municipal parks, beaches, sports venues, and recreational facilities (like race tracks), while excluding adjacent parking lots. Key provisions define "outdoor public place" to cover these locations and require enforcement by those managing the areas. The change aims to reduce secondhand smoke exposure, litter, and fire risks in public outdoor spaces, aligning with existing indoor smoking bans.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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