HB 246 Illinois House · 95th Regular Session

SMOKE FREE ILLINOIS ACT

Summary
Creates the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Sets forth the findings of the General Assembly. Creates several definitions. Prohibits smoking in public places, places of employment, and governmental vehicles. Requires "No Smoking" signs to be posted in each public place and place of employment where smoking is prohibited. Requires ashtrays to be removed from any area where smoking is prohibited. Prohibits smoking in student dormitories, including, but not limited to, sleeping rooms, dining areas, restrooms, laundry areas, lobbies, and hallways, of a building used in whole or in part as a student dormitory that is owned and operated or otherwise utilized by a public or private institution of higher education. Provides that the Department of Public Health, State-certified local public health departments, and local law enforcement agencies shall enforce the provisions of the Act. Sets forth fines for violations of the Act. Provides that the Department, a State-certified local public health department, local law enforcement agency, or any individual personally affected by repeated violations may institute, in a circuit court, an action to enjoin violations of the Act. Prohibits discrimination against individuals who exercise their rights afforded by the Act. Provides that a home rule unit may regulate smoking in public places, but that regulation must be no less restrictive than the provisions in the Act. Prohibits smoking within a minimum distance of 15 feet from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited. Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Repeals the Illinois Clean Indoor Air Act.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2007
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 20, 2007 Last action Jan 13, 2009
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Total actions
74
Key actions
0
Committee
9
Amendments
5
Jan 13, 2009
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
May 25, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Apr 25, 2007
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Referred to Rules Committee
Apr 25, 2007
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 4 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Renée Kosel
Mar 15, 2007
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 15, 2007
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 3 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Donald L. Moffitt
Mar 13, 2007
House · Amendment adopted
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted by Voice Vote
Mar 8, 2007
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 8, 2007
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano
Mar 8, 2007
House · Reported by committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Rules Committee; 003-000-000
Mar 7, 2007
House · Referred to committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Mar 7, 2007
House · Amendment offered
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin A. McCarthy
Feb 21, 2007
House · Reported by committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Environmental Health Committee; 009-000-003
Jan 31, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Environmental Health Committee
Jan 19, 2007
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
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Karen A. Yarbrough
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