State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
HB4338-(workplaces, restaurants & bars)-An Act concerning public health - Died
The Committee amendment rewrote the bill to prohibit smoking in all public places and places of employment, including restaurants, bars, and private clubs. Unfortunately, the bill exempts cities with a population greater than 500,000 from this law, which is Chicago.
Preemptive Action
No
Anti-Preemptive Clause
Yes
Chicago is exempt from the provisions of this bill, and smoking is allowed in private residences except when used as a childcare/adult care/health care facility or a public business; 25% of hotel/motel rooms; and retail tobacco stores.
