Florida 2022 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 224 — Regulation of Smoking in Public Places

Last action — Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 105 (Ch. 2022-213)

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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 2022 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.

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Summary

Regulation of Smoking in Public Places; Authorizing counties and municipalities to further restrict smoking within the boundaries of public beaches and public parks under certain circumstances, with exceptions; requiring that any signs installed in relation to such restrictions include certain information, etc.

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Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 224 By the Committees on Rules;
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 224 By the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources;
and Environment and Natural Resources;
and Senators Gruters, Bradley, Farmer, Berman, Stewart, Rouson, Boyd, and Hooper 592-02784-22 2022224c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to regulation of smoking in public places;
and Senators Gruters, Bradley, Farmer, Berman, Stewart, Rouson, Boyd, and Hooper 595-03053-22 2022224c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to regulation of smoking in public places;
requiring that any signs installed in relation to such restrictions include certain information;
however:
however, counties and municipalities may further restrict smoking within the boundaries of any public beaches or public parks that they own, except with regard to the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or a plastic tip or the Page 1 of 3 CODING:
(1)(a) Counties and municipalities may further restrict Page 1 of 3 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 224 595-03053-22 2022224c2 smoking within the boundaries of any public beaches or public parks that they own, except with regard to the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or plastic tip or the smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 224 592-02784-22 2022224c1 smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe.
(b) Municipalities may further restrict smoking within the boundaries of any public beaches or public parks that are within their jurisdiction but are owned by the county if doing so would not conflict with a county ordinance, except that they may not further restrict the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or plastic tip or the smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe.
Municipalities may further restrict smoking within the boundaries of any public beaches or public parks that are within their jurisdiction but are owned by the county if doing so would not conflict with a county ordinance, except that they may not further restrict the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or plastic tip or the smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe.
(c) If a county or municipality restricts smoking within the boundaries of any public beach or public park under this subsection, any related signage installed must state that smoking is prohibited except as provided in s.
School districts may further restrict smoking by persons on school district property.
386.209 and provide a scannable quick response code linked to this section., (2) School districts may further restrict smoking by persons on school district property.
This section does not preclude the adoption of county or municipal municipal or county ordinances that impose more restrictive regulation on the use of vapor-generating devices than is provided in this part.
(3) This section does not preclude the adoption of county or municipal municipal or county ordinances that impose more restrictive regulation on the use of vapor-generating devices than is provided in this part.
381.84 Comprehensive Statewide Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program.— (3) PROGRAM COMPONENTS AND REQUIREMENTS.—The department shall conduct a comprehensive, statewide tobacco education and use prevention program consistent with the recommendations for effective program components contained in the 1999 Best Page 2 of 3 CODING:
381.84 Comprehensive Statewide Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Program.— (3) PROGRAM COMPONENTS AND REQUIREMENTS.—The department shall conduct a comprehensive, statewide tobacco education and use prevention program consistent with the recommendations for effective program components contained in the 1999 Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs of the CDC, as amended by the CDC.
The program shall include the following components, each of which shall focus on educating people, particularly youth and their parents, about the health hazards of tobacco and discouraging the use of tobacco:
(h) Enforcement and awareness of related laws.—In coordination with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the program shall monitor the enforcement of laws, rules, and policies prohibiting the sale or other provision of Page 2 of 3 CODING:
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for CS for SB 224 595-03053-22 2022224c2 Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs of the CDC, as amended by the CDC.
Florida Senate - 2022 CS for SB 224 592-02784-22 2022224c1 tobacco to minors, as well as the continued enforcement of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act prescribed in chapter 386.
The program shall include the following components, each of which shall focus on educating people, particularly youth and their parents, about the health hazards of tobacco and discouraging the use of tobacco:
(h) Enforcement and awareness of related laws.—In coordination with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, the program shall monitor the enforcement of laws, rules, and policies prohibiting the sale or other provision of tobacco to minors, as well as the continued enforcement of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act prescribed in chapter 386.
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The bill allows counties and municipalities to further restrict smoking in public beaches and parks, with specific exceptions.

  • Section 386.209

    Regulation of smoking preempted to state. → Regulation of smoking preempted to state; however:

    This change clarifies that while the state preempts smoking regulations, local governments can impose additional restrictions under certain conditions.

  • Section 386.209

    that they own, except with regard to the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or plastic tip or the smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe. → that they own, except regarding the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or plastic tip or the smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe.

    This adds clarity to the restrictions that counties and municipalities can enforce regarding smoking in their owned public spaces.

  • Section 386.209

    if doing so would not conflict with a county ordinance, except that they may not further restrict the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or plastic tip or the smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe. → if doing so would not conflict with a county ordinance, except that they may not further restrict the smoking of cigars that do not contain a filter or plastic tip or the smoking of pipe tobacco in a pipe.

    This ensures that municipalities cannot impose stricter regulations on smoking in county-owned beaches and parks.

  • Section 386.209

    must state that smoking is prohibited except as provided in s. 386.209 and provide a scannable quick response code linked to this section. → must state that smoking is prohibited except as provided in s. 386.209 and provide a scannable quick response code linked to this section.

    This mandates specific signage requirements for local smoking restrictions to inform the public accurately.

  • Section 381.84

    the continued enforcement of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act prescribed in chapter 386. → the continued enforcement of the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act prescribed in chapter 386, including any related restrictions by local governments.

    This change updates the scope of enforcement to include local regulations on smoking.

  • Section 386.211

    that smoking and vaping are prohibited except as provided in this part. → that smoking and vaping are prohibited except as provided in this part and local ordinances.

    This expands the awareness campaign to include local smoking restrictions.

Action History

  1. Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 105 (Ch. 2022-213)

  2. Substituted CS/HB 105

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/02/22

  5. Retained on Calendar

  6. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/23/22

  7. CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

  8. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  9. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  10. CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 14 NAYS 3

  11. On Committee agenda-- Rules, 02/15/22, 10:00 am, 412 Knott Building

  12. Now in Rules

  13. CS by Environment and Natural Resources read 1st time

  14. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  15. CS by Environment and Natural Resources; YEAS 6 NAYS 0

  16. On Committee agenda-- Environment and Natural Resources, 02/07/22, 2:30 pm, 37 Senate Building

  17. Introduced

  18. Now in Environment and Natural Resources

  19. Favorable by Community Affairs; YEAS 8 NAYS 0

  20. On Committee agenda-- Community Affairs, 11/03/21, 8:30 am, 37 Senate Building

  21. Referred to Community Affairs; Environment and Natural Resources; Rules

  22. Filed

Sponsors

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3 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 154 not signed on

Sponsors (3)

  • Rules
  • Environment and Natural Resources
  • Gruters, Joe Republican

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (154)

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Votes

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 14 Yea · 3 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 6000
Unaffiliated 8300
Total 14300
% of votes cast 82%18%0%0%
How each member voted (17)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Bean — Yea
Book — Yea
Bracy — Yea
Farmer — Yea
Hutson — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Brandes — Nay
Diaz — Nay
Gibson — Nay
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 224 do?
Regulation of Smoking in Public Places; Authorizing counties and municipalities to further restrict smoking within the boundaries of public beaches and public parks under certain circumstances, with exceptions; requiring that any signs installed in relation to such restrictions include certain information, etc.
Who sponsors SB 224?
SB 224 is sponsored by Rules, Environment and Natural Resources, Gruters, Joe (Republican), Farmer, Berman, Lori (Democrat), Stewart, Rouson, Darryl Ervin (Democrat), Boyd, Jim (Republican), Hooper, Ed (Republican), and Bradley, Jennifer (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 224?
This bill died with 2022 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 224?
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