Picture this: it’s a scorching summer day, and you’ve just returned to your car after running some errands. As you open the door, a wave of hot, stuffy air hits you, and you realize you’ve left your trusty disposable vape inside. While it might be tempting to grab it and take a puff, stop right there! Leaving disposable vapes in hot cars can be a dangerous game, and it’s time to understand why.
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Exposing children to secondhand smoke is a dangerous practice, yet many parents and adults continue to light up in vehicles with young passengers present. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that there is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, which can lead to both short- and long-term health risks in children.
Read moreThe West Virginia Senate has passed Senate Bill 378, which prohibits smoking in vehicles when children under the age of 16 are present. The bill, set to take effect on June 5, recognizes a lit tobacco product as any lighted pipe, cigarette, cigar, or other device containing a tobacco-based product that can be smoked.
Read moreAs of 2023, Idaho does not have any legislation in place that prohibits smoking in cars when children are present. This means that parents and caregivers who choose to smoke while driving with young passengers face no legal repercussions for their actions, even though the health risks associated with secondhand smoke are well-documented and widely acknowledged.
Read moreDelaware Governor John Carney signed House Bill 118 into law on Wednesday, effectively banning smoking in any vehicle occupied by someone under the age of 18. The new legislation aims to protect minors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure in the confined space of a vehicle.
Read moreAlabama legislators recently passed a bill prohibiting smoking or vaping in vehicles carrying passengers under 14 years old. The ban aims to protect child health from secondhand smoke risks.
Read moreSmoking 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.
Read morePennsylvania 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.
Read moreAs 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.
Read moreThe 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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