HF 364: Relating to the application of the smokefree air Act to vapor products, and making penalties applicable

What it does

This bill provides for the application of Code chapter 142D (smokefree air Act) to vapor products. Under Code chapter 142D, smoking is prohibited and a person shall not smoke in public places, all enclosed areas within places of employment, areas declared smoking places by the person having custody or control of the area, and outdoor areas, with exceptions. A person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited is subject to a civil penalty of $50. A person who owns, operates, manages, or otherwise has custody or control of a public place, place of employment, outdoor area, or area declared a nonsmoking place who fails to comply with Code chapter 142D is subject to a civil penalty ranging from $100 for a first violation to $500 for each violation in excess of a second violation within one year.

House subcommittee · named February 20, 2023

• Rep. Hans C. Wilz (R) · hans.wilz@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mary L. Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 16 for, 2 against

For: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); American Heart Association; American Lung Association; Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights; Blank Childrens Hospital; CAFE Iowa Citizen's Action Network (Clean Air for Everyone); Iowa Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives; Iowa Association of Rural Health Clinics; Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Iowa Chapter-American Academy of Pediatrics; Iowa Nurse Practitioners Society; and 4 more

Against: FUELIowa (PMCI); Iowans For Alternatives To Smoking And Tobacco

In plain words

1. February 20, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. February 20, 2023House subcommittee named: Wilz, H., Madison, Meyer and A
3. February 23, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it