State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
SB500 - (workplaces, restaurants, and bars) - Smoke Free Illinois Act - Signed by Governor
This bill prohibits smoking in all enclosed public places, places of employment, and governmental vehicles, and within 15 feet of any entrance to a public place or place of employment. Restaurants, bars and gaming facilities are all included. Smoking is also prohibited in student dormitories of any public or private university.
Preemptive Action
No
Anti-Preemptive Clause
YES
EXEMPTIONS: Smoking is allowed in private residences, except when used as a licensed childcare/adult day care /healthcare facility or home-based business of any kind open to the public; retail tobacco stores; private and semi-private rooms in nursing homes and long-term care facilities; and 25% of contiguous hotel/motel rooms.
