Florida HB 389 seeks statewide ban on smoking and vaping in public places and indoor workplaces
Florida HB 389 proposes a statewide ban on smoking and vaping in public places and indoor workplaces, aiming to protect public health.Summary
Florida lawmakers are considering HB 389, a bill that would prohibit smoking and vaping in nearly all public places and enclosed indoor workplaces across the state. The bill defines “public place” broadly, including streets, parks, schools, hospitals, and retail establishments. Smoking is defined as inhaling, exhaling, burning, or possessing lit tobacco or marijuana products, while vaping includes using electronic devices to create aerosols. Exceptions are limited to customs smoking rooms within airport transit lounges and include new compliance requirements for stand-alone bars, which must submit annual affidavits to maintain their licenses. If enacted, the law would take effect on July 1, 2026, and is intended to reduce health risks associated with secondhand smoke and vapor exposure.
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