Tag Archive for: Vape in the car

Smoking and vaping have been a hot topic of discussion for several years now, and rightly so. They not only harm the health of the smoker but also the people around them. Children, in particular, are vulnerable to secondhand smoke, and as a responsible citizen, it’s our duty to protect them from any harm.

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Pennsylvania State Senator Gene Yaw, R-Lycoming County, has introduced a bill that would impose fines on drivers who smoke in a vehicle with a child under the age of 13. The measure, Senate Bill 667, passed the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday by a vote of 11-3.

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As of June 1, 2020, smoking in vehicles with passengers under the age of 18 is illegal in the state of Illinois. The law, which was passed in 2019, took effect at the beginning of this month, marking a significant step towards protecting children from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke.

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The Louisiana State Legislature has taken decisive action to protect children from the potential dangers of secondhand vapor exposure in vehicles. On Friday, the State Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make it illegal to use vape devices or e-cigarettes while a child is in the car. The measure, which previously cleared the House of Representatives, now heads to Governor John Bel Edwards’ desk for his signature.

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Georgia State Representative Sandra Scott, a Democrat and educator from Rex, has once again introduced legislation that would prohibit smoking in vehicles when a minor under the age of 14 is present. The proposed law, House Bill 17, would apply to vehicles both in motion and parked, making it a misdemeanor offense punishable by a $100 fine for violators.

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Ohio lawmakers have introduced a bill that would make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with a child present, but the proposed age limit for the child passenger would establish it as the weakest such law in the country. Senate Bill 106, sponsored by State Senator Charleta Tavares (D-Columbus), would impose a $500 fine for smoking in a car with a child younger than 6 years old.

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