State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
HA1609 - (workplaces, restaurants and bars) - An Act providing for fair share agreements relating to collective bargaining for public employees - Session Adjourned
House Amendment 1609 was introduced to amend HF413. If adopted, the amendment would make all enclosed workplaces and public places, including restaurants and bars, smokefree. Smoking would also be prohibited within 50’ of doors and entrances.
Preemptive Action
No
Anti-Preemptive Clause
YES
EXEMPTIONS: Smoking is allowed in private residences, unless used as a child care/health facility; 20% contiguous hotel/motel rooms; retail tobacco stores; private and semi-private rooms in long term care facilities; private clubs with no employees when not open for public functions; outdoor places of employment; limousines for hire; and enclosed indoor workplace if the smoking is an integral part of a smoking cessation program or a medical or scientific research program.