SB197 Alabama 2012 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2012
Title
Health, smoking prohibited in places of employment, public places and private clubs, outdoor areas, exceptions, responsibilities of Health Department and State Board of Health, penalties, Smoke-free Air Act, const. amend., Secs. 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, inclusive, repealed
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, the Alabama Clean Indoor
Air Act prohibits smoking in certain public places</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would propose an amendment to the
Constitution of Alabama of 1901, to repeal the
Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act and establish the
Alabama Smoke-free Air Amendment of 2012,
prohibiting smoking in places of employment and
public places, including certain outdoor areas, and
would specifically exempt private clubs and private
residences not used for child care or adult care,
or as a health care facility</p><p class="bill_description">
The amendment would provide legislative
intent and definitions and requirements for owners,
operators, managers, and employers; would prohibit
retaliation against any person reporting a
violation; would provide penalties for violations;
would allow political subdivisions to adopt
stricter requirements; and would provide for the
responsibilities of the Department of Public Health
and the State Board of Health</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of
Alabama of 1901, to establish the Alabama Smoke-free Air
Amendment of 2012; to prohibit smoking in places of employment
and public places; to provide legislative intent; to provide
definitions; to prohibit smoking in certain outdoor areas; to
specifically exempt private clubs and private residences not
used for child care or adult care, or as a health care
facility; to provide requirements for owners, operators,
managers, and employers; to prohibit retaliation against any
person reporting a violation; to provide penalties for
violations; to allow political subdivisions to adopt stricter
requirements; to provide for the duties of the Department of
Public Health and the State Board of Health; and to repeal the
Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, Chapter 15A, consisting of
Sections 22-15A-1 to 22-15A-10, Title 22, Code of Alabama
1975.
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Subjects
Health
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB197 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |