Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 288 — An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in miscellaneous provisions relating to operation of vehicles, providing for protection of children from second-hand smoke in vehicles; and imposing a penalty.

Last action — PN 0250 Referred to TRANSPORTATION

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

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The bill amends Pennsylvania law to prohibit smoking in vehicles with children under 12 and establishes penalties for violations.

  • Title 75

    § 3701.2. Protection of children from second-hand smoke in vehicles. (a) General rule.--No individual may smoke in a vehicle that is transporting a child under 12 years of age. (b) Penalty.-- (1) An individual who violates subsection (a) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $100. (2) An individual who commits a second or subsequent offense after being convicted under paragraph (1) commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $250. (c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "smoke" means to carry a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other smoking device.

    This creates a new law that prohibits smoking in vehicles with children under 12 and sets fines for violators.

Action History

  1. PN 0250 Referred to TRANSPORTATION

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 288?
SB 288 is sponsored by Jay Costa (Democratic), Kim L. Ward (Republican), Gene Yaw (Republican), and Brewster.
What is the current status of SB 288?
This bill died with 2019-2020 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 288?
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