Delaware Senate passes indoor e-cigarette ban

Publication Date: 2015-06-12

• Author:Jon Offredo
• Publication:The News Journal

Senate lawmakers passed legislation Thursday that adds e-cigarette devices to Delaware's Clean Indoor Air Act, but would exempt vape shops from such a ban.

"It is a good day for the public's health," said Sen. Bethany Hall-Long, D-Middletown, the bill's sponsor in the Senate. "This provides another level of protection for the public."

The measure, which passed 13-7, with one not voting, saw several amendments defeated. One would have exempted cigar shops from the ban, and another would have exempted taprooms and taverns.

The measure now heads to Gov. Jack Markell, who has said he will sign the bill...