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.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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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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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Shirley Turner
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