Prohibits use of electronic smoking devices and tobacco products by food delivery drivers while engaged in food delivery.
This bill prohibits food delivery drivers from using electronic smoking devices (like e-cigarettes or vapes) or tobacco products (such as cigarettes or cigars) while delivering, handling, or transporting food to customers. It applies directly to drivers employed by restaurants, grocery stores, delivery services, or similar businesses during active delivery tasks. Violators face escalating civil penalties: $250 for a first offense, $500 for a second, and $1,000 for third or subsequent violations, collected by municipal courts. The penalties fund municipal general funds, not state revenue.
Bill status
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Carol Murphy
DDemocratic
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