Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3701
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Dec 4, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 4, 2018
Latest Action
Dec 4, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3701
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Utah
Democrat
New Mexico
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Smoke-Free Schools Act of 2018

This bill prohibits the use of any tobacco product (e.g., electronic cigarette) within an indoor facility used for routine or regular provision of children's services, including health, day care, early development, education, or library services. Current law prohibits smoking within such facilities.

The Food and Drug Administration must conduct studies of best practices to discourage the use of electronic cigarettes in schools.

Text (1)
December 4, 2018
Actions (2)
12/04/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
12/04/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:40:42 PM