Could Smoking Bans Aimed At Kids Be Next Issue Lawmakers Plan To Tackle For 2014?
There are a number of measures restricting smoking that have already been filed for the Florida’s 2014 legislative session—so far, all aimed at kids. So, what's the driving force behind all these smoking bans?
Last month, the Senate Regulated Industries committee voted unanimously on the Senate Majority Leader Lizbeth Benacquisto’s proposal to ban minors from buying E-cigarettes.
Few States Ban Smoking In Cars With Kids Inside; Will Florida Be Added To That List?
Most states in the nation have some type of smoking ban on the books, but only a few states prohibit smoking in cars with kids present. One lawmaker hopes to add Florida to that list.
The state of Florida could allow counties and cities to ban smoking in beaches, parks and other public areas, if a bill passes the Legislature. The measure unanimously passed its first committee stop on Thursday.
Health advocacy groups, the Florida League of Cities, and others support giving local governments the option to keep smoke out of public places. Sen. Eleanor Sobel (D-Hollywood) said, keeping cigarettes off public beaches should cut down on cities’ maintenance costs.