Regulates smoking in casinos and casino simulcasting facilities.
This bill amends New Jersey's Smoke-Free Air Act to allow designated smoking areas within specific casinos and casino simulcasting facilities. It requires that smoking be limited to no more than 25 percent of the floor space, located in unenclosed areas near slot machines or in enclosed sections with separate ventilation and solid walls. The law also mandates that employees assigned to these smoking areas must voluntarily choose to work there. These provisions directly affect casino operators and employees in facilities that meet specific size thresholds, such as having at least 150 slot machines or 10 table games.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
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Governor
Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Maureen Rowan
DDemocratic
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