Protect Local Control

Ensuring Community Rights
To Pass Smokefree Ordinances
 

State Status

No Preemption

Legislative Summary

HB2496-(preemption repeal & workplaces)-An Act relating to public health (identical to SB544)--Died

This bill amends the state law to repeal preemption and prohibit smoking in workplaces.

  • Preemptive Action

    No (OR already preempted)

  • Anti-Preemptive Clause

    No

EXEMPTIONS: Smoking is allowed in retail tobacco stores; hotel/motel rooms; and employee lounges that are ventilated, not accessible to minors, located in “non-work� areas, and if there are nonsmoking lounges.

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