State Status
Any Preemption
Legislative Summary
SB1191-A bill relating to the Virginia Indoor Clean Air Act-Defeated in Senate
This bill prohibits smoking in some indoor enclosed areas.
Preemptive Action
No (VA already preempted)
Anti-Preemptive Clause
No
Smoking is allowed in bars and bar areas of restaurants, and after July 1, 2006 smoking in bars and bar areas must take place in a separately enclosed area. Smoking is also allowed in private homes, private functions, 25% of hotel/motel rooms, specialty tobacco stores, and private separately enclosed office or work areas not frequented by the public.
