Protect Local Control

Ensuring Community Rights
To Pass Smokefree Ordinances
 

State Status

No Preemption

Legislative Summary

HB2691 - (preemptive bar exemption) - A bill relating to smoking - Session Adjourned

This bill weakens the existing smokefree law by establishing a smoking permit program that allows smoking in any bar, club, or cabaret that has a smoking license. This bill is also preemptive as it prohibits local laws from restricting smoking within establishments with a valid smoking permit.

  • Preemptive Action

    YES

  • Anti-Preemptive Clause

    No

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