State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
HF0405-(workplaces & restaurants)-Freedom to Breathe Act of 2005-Died
This bill is amended to prohibit smoking in public places and places of employment, including restaurants, but not bars and private clubs.
Preemptive Action
No
Anti-Preemptive Clause
Yes
EXEMPTIONS: Smoking is allowed in bars and private clubs, day care facilities outside hours of operation with parental notification; nursing homes in a separately enclosed, separately ventilated area; during scientific studies; during traditional Native American ceremonies; private homes, and hotel/motel rooms.
