Relates to making restaurant and bar patios one hundred percent smoke free; repealer
This bill repeals a specific exemption in the public health law that currently allows smoking on restaurant and bar patios. By removing this exception, the legislation ensures that all outdoor seating areas for dining and drinking establishments become completely smoke-free. The change directly affects restaurant and bar owners who previously could designate patio areas as smoking zones, as well as patrons who visit these venues. The law will take effect 30 days after it is officially signed into force.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Apr 22, 2026
Last action Apr 22, 2026
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Apr 22, 2026
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REFERRED TO HEALTH
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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P
James Skoufis
DDemocratic
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