Illinois 98th Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 53 — SMOKE FREE IL-EXEMPTION

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Defines "permeable" to mean permitting smoke to pass through. Provides that an owner shall reasonably assure that smoking is prohibited in enclosed (rather than indoor) public places and workplaces unless specifically exempted. Provides that smoking is allowed on an outdoor patio controlled by the proprietor of a place of employment or public space that is designated by the proprietor as an area where smoking is permitted, if the area is 15 feet or more from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited. Provides that the outdoor patio shall have at least one side that contains a majority of open space or permeable material, unless the outdoor patio has either no overhead covering or an overhead covering that consists of permeable material or a combination of open space and permeable material. Provides that an area where smoking is permitted on a rooftop must satisfy the requirements for an outdoor patio. Provides that an outdoor patio where smoking is permitted shall be situated so that patrons of the indoor public place or indoor place of employment need not enter an outdoor patio area where smoking is permitted in order to gain access to the indoor area. Provides that nothing in the new provisions shall limit the authority to designate all or part of an outdoor patio as a non-smoking area. Provides that an employee shall not be required, as a condition of employment, to enter an outdoor patio where smoking is permitted. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of the new provisions within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  3. Postponed - Public Health

  4. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 10, 2013

  5. Postponed - Public Health

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 19, 2013

  7. Postponed - Public Health

  8. Postponed - Public Health

  9. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. David Koehler

  10. Chief Sponsor Changed to Sen. Terry Link

  11. Assigned to Public Health

  12. Referred to Assignments

  13. First Reading

  14. Filed with Secretary by Sen. David Koehler

Sponsors

  • Terry Link · Cosponsor

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Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Terry Link

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 53 do?
Amends the Smoke Free Illinois Act. Defines "permeable" to mean permitting smoke to pass through. Provides that an owner shall reasonably assure that smoking is prohibited in enclosed (rather than indoor) public places and workplaces unless specifically exempted. Provides that smoking is allowed on an outdoor patio controlled by the proprietor of a place of employment or public space that is designated by the proprietor as an area where smoking is permitted, if the area is 15 feet or more from entrances, exits, windows that open, and ventilation intakes that serve an enclosed area where smoking is prohibited. Provides that the outdoor patio shall have at least one side that contains a majority of open space or permeable material, unless the outdoor patio has either no overhead covering or an overhead covering that consists of permeable material or a combination of open space and permeable material. Provides that an area where smoking is permitted on a rooftop must satisfy the requirements for an outdoor patio. Provides that an outdoor patio where smoking is permitted shall be situated so that patrons of the indoor public place or indoor place of employment need not enter an outdoor patio area where smoking is permitted in order to gain access to the indoor area. Provides that nothing in the new provisions shall limit the authority to designate all or part of an outdoor patio as a non-smoking area. Provides that an employee shall not be required, as a condition of employment, to enter an outdoor patio where smoking is permitted. Provides that the Department of Public Health shall adopt rules necessary for the administration of the new provisions within 12 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Who sponsors SB 53?
SB 53 is sponsored by Terry Link.
What is the current status of SB 53?
This bill died with 98th Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 53?
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