Driving Smoke-Free: Law Bans Smoking with Kids on Board
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New Rules on the Road: No Smoking in Cars When Kids Are Present
SB23 is a prefiled bill that wants to stop people from smoking or vaping in cars when kids are inside.
It explains specific terms like “marijuana,” “vapor products,” and “motor vehicle,” mean. If someone breaks this rule, they’ll have to pay a fine between $50 and $100. The money from these fines will go to a program that helps people quit smoking. If passed, this law will start on November 1, 2025.
Who will benefit from this law?
✔️Children and minors: They are protected from secondhand smoke, which can harm their health.
✔️Parents and families: Families may benefit from healthier kids and fewer health issues caused by exposure to smoke.
✔️Health programs: The Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Fund gets money to help people stop smoking.
✔️The community: Overall health improves as fewer people are exposed to harmful chemicals from smoking and vaping.