Key Votes
SB 975 - Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Minors - Key Vote
Virginia Key Votes
Stages
Family
Issues
- Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
- Marriage, Family, and Children
- Health and Health Care
- Transportation
Stage Details
Legislation - Referred to Committee (House) - Feb. 5, 2013
Legislation - Bill Passed (Senate) (30-10) - Jan. 31, 2013 (Key vote)
Title: Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Minors
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that prohibits smoking in a vehicle with a minor present.
Highlights:
- Prohibits an individual who is at least 18 years of age from smoking in a vehicle if a minor under 15 years of age is present in the vehicle (Sec. 1).
- Defines “smoking” as carrying or holding any lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment or lighting, inhaling, or exhaling smoke from a pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment (Sec. 1).
- Establishes a civil fine of $100 for violations of the provisions of this bill (Sec. 1).
Legislation - Introduced (Senate) - Jan. 8, 2013
Title: Prohibits Smoking in a Vehicle with Minors
