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BILL NUMBER:S8386
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to prohibiting smoking in vehicles in which there is a minor
Purpose
To prohibit smoking in vehicles in which there is a child under the age of 18 years.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends subdivisions 17 and 18 of section 1399-0 of the public health law, as amended by chapter 13 of the laws of 2003, are amended and a new subdivision 19 is added.
Section two is an effective date of thirty days after enactment.
Justification
It is well documented that second hand smoke can lead to lung cancer and health problems such as asthma. When minors breathe cigarette smoke, they are more likely to have health problems as they grow into adulthood. Other problems from the exposure to second hand smoke include ear infections, bronchitis, and emphysema. Minors should be protected from the dangers of secondhand smoke and this bill would help by prohibiting smoking in vehicles in which there is a child under the age of 18 years.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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