An Act to repeal and recreate 101.123 (1) (h); to create 101.123 (1) (ah) of the statutes; Relating to: applying the indoor smoking ban to electronic delivery devices and marijuana.
Impact
The implementation of AB1112 could significantly impact state laws regarding smoking and public health. By including electronic delivery devices under the smoking ban, the bill aims to create a more comprehensive public health strategy regarding smoking, potentially reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and vapor in enclosed spaces. This could lead to healthier environments in workplaces, restaurants, and public venues as it expands the scope of existing smoking regulations across the state.
Summary
Assembly Bill 1112 addresses the prohibition of smoking in indoor spaces by expanding the definition of 'smoking' to include the use of electronic delivery devices and marijuana. It seeks to amend existing statutes by specifying that 'smoking' encompasses inhaling or carrying any heated or lighted substances derived from nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, and related substances, whether they are natural or synthetic. Notably, the bill adds electronic delivery devices, such as e-cigarettes and vape pens, under this definition, thereby extending the current smoking ban to these modern alternatives to traditional tobacco products.
Contention
One point of contention surrounding AB1112 is the definition and regulation of electronic delivery devices. Opponents may argue that the bill unfairly targets users of e-cigarettes and vaping products, which are often marketed as safer alternatives to traditional smoking. Critics of the bill may also express concerns about limiting personal freedoms, suggesting that adults should have the right to choose their smoking habits, particularly in private or designated areas. As the bill remains under discussion, these differing perspectives are likely to fuel debate among legislators and stakeholders in public health and tobacco regulation.
Crossfiled
An Act to repeal and recreate 101.123 (1) (h); to create 101.123 (1) (ah) of the statutes; Relating to: applying the indoor smoking ban to electronic delivery devices and marijuana.
Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding clean indoor air and prevention of minors' access to tobacco products and electronic smoking devices.
Amending the Kansas indoor clear air act to prohibit smoking on the gaming floor of a lottery gaming facility or racetrack gaming facility and amending the definition of smoking to include the use of an electronic cigarette and smoking marijuana.