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House Passes Bill Banning Smoking in Cars with Young Children
Summary
House Bill 82, a secondary-offense ban on smoking in vehicles carrying children 8 or younger, passed after extended debate on parental rights and child protection; vote was 40-31. Sponsor cited medical endorsements; opponents warned of slippery-slope and enforcement concerns.
The Utah House voted Feb. 23 to pass House Bill 82, which prohibits smoking in motor vehicles when a child aged 8 or younger is present. The prohibition is a secondary offense and includes an option to enter a cessation program as an alternative to citation.
Sponsor Representative Seggmiller said the bill protects children who are captive in vehicles and…
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