An act relating to banning smoking outside places of public access and multiunit housing

This bill prohibits smoking cigarettes and electronic cigarettes within 25 feet of public access points and multiunit housing in Vermont. It directly affects individuals who smoke and property owners of public buildings, hotels, and apartment complexes by expanding existing smoking restrictions to outdoor areas. The law bans smoking near entrances, exits, windows, and vents of multiunit dwellings and extends protections to outdoor spaces around public buildings and hospitals. The ban takes effect on July 1, 2023, and includes specific exceptions for designated smoke-free areas and tobacco substitute businesses that do not sell food or beverages.