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- Referred to health
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BILL NUMBER:A10837
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting smoking in correctional facilities
Purpose of the bill
This bill will prohibit smoking in New York State Correctional facilities.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill amends section 1399-o of the public health law that adds correctional facilities to the list of public places that smoking is prohibited. Section two relates to the effective date.
Justification
Over $300 million is spent each year on health care services for incarcerated individuals in New York correctional facili- ties. This bill prevents an unhealthy behavior that exacerbates these costs. This legislation will also protect the health of the non-smoking prisoners some of whom have sued the State for second hand smoking related illnesses. New York City already has a prohibition of smoking in city correctional facilities; put in place in 2003.
Prior legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications for state
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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