Policy News

The City Council of Euclid, Ohio, has unanimously approved a new ordinance banning smoking and vaping on all public property. Taking effect next month, the policy aims to protect public health by minimizing exposure to second- and thirdhand smoke, as well as reducing tobacco product waste in outdoor areas. We applaud the City of Euclid for taking a crucial step to reduce the harmful impacts of commercial tobacco products in the community!

With 6,400 tickets written last year for smoking on public transit, exposure to secondhand smoke and thirdhand smoke residue remains a persistent challenge on public transit in Chicago. In  response, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to strengthen the enforcement efforts for existing no-smoking regulations, working in coordination with other government agencies.

The Rhode Island Senate passed a policy that would extend existing smokefree workplace protections to casinos with a last minute amendment for the exception of smoking lounges. We urge the Rhode Island House of Representatives to take action to close this loophole and protect casino workers from secondhand and thirdhand smoke.