Alabama Passes Clean Indoor Air Act Expanding Vaping Restrictions
What happened
The Clean Indoor Air Act was introduced in the Senate as Senate Bill 9. The law, which originated in Alabama, amends the state's definition of "smoking" to include electronic nicotine delivery systems. The act requires that vaping products follow the same indoor restrictions as traditional smoking under state law. The legislation is named the "Alabama Vivian Davis Figures and Barbara Drummond Clean Indoor Air Act."
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Why it matters
The law, which was introduced in the Senate, establishes new rules for electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices in public places within Alabama. These new standards are intended to address secondhand emissions from these products. The restrictions are set to take effect on October 1.
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Who's involved
- Gerald AllenSponsored the bill introducing the new vaping restrictions.
- Barbara DrummondCo-promoted the Clean Indoor Air Act alongside its colleague.
- senateThe legislative body where the bill was introduced.
- AlabamaThe state whose laws are being amended by the act.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Gerald Allen sponsored Senate Bill 9 in Alabama.Sub-event
Gerald Allen and Barbara Drummond introduce the Clean Indoor Air Act in the Senate.1 source
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Gerald Allen
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Barbara Drummond
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senate
type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
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Alabama
state of the United States of America