HB 1657 Pennsylvania House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

An Act amending the act of June 13, 2008 (P.L.182, No.27), known as the Clean Indoor Air Act, further providing for title of act, for definitions, for prohibition, for signage, for enforcement, for preemption of local ordinances and for repeal; and making editorial changes.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act to update definitions and clarify which specific types of businesses are subject to smoking restrictions. It directly affects establishments such as drinking establishments, cigar bars, and gaming floors by refining the criteria used to classify them under the law. Key provisions include adding new definitions for terms like "electronic smoking device" and "private club," while also removing certain categories like "cigar bars" from the list of regulated venues. The legislation maintains the state's authority to set these rules and prevents local governments from passing conflicting ordinances.
Bill status in committee 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2023
Committee Review
Sep 2023
House Passage
Nov 2023
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Sep 5, 2023 Last action Jun 11, 2024
Floor votes · House Nov 15, 2023

How they voted

200
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 21
Nov 15, 2023
D Democratic12
11 Yea 1
91% Yea
R Republican9
9 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Nov 15, 2023
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (20-0-1)
house
Nov 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
Reported as amended
lower
Sep 5, 2023
Committee
Referred to Health
lower
1 primary · 25 co-sponsors

Sponsors