Bill Targets Drivers Who Smoke With Kids in Car
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From Times Wire Reports
California could be the first state in the country to fine motorists who smoke while driving with young children in the car if a bill passed by an Assembly committee Wednesday becomes law.
The bill, now heading to the full Assembly, would impose fines up to $96.
Assemblyman Marco Firebaugh (D-South Gate) said his bill would give children “much-needed protections” against health problems caused by breathing tobacco smoke. California law already bars smoking in most enclosed workplaces, including bars.
