Alabama’s Senate Bill 9 aims to modernize the state’s indoor air quality laws by treating electronic nicotine delivery systems, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens, the same as traditional tobacco smoking in indoor public spaces.
The bill, sponsored by Sen. Allen will be reviewed by the Healthcare Committee, would rename the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act to the Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act, in honor of the civil rights attorney and public health advocate.
The legislation expands the definition of “smoking” to include vaping, aligning with existing Alabama law definitions. This change means vaping will be prohibited in the same indoor locations as smoking, including government buildings, workplaces with five or more employees, restaurants, hospitals, schools, libraries, retail stores, malls, airports, and public transportation…