The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6564, seeks to amend Section 19a-342 of the general statutes to prohibit smoking in non-owner-occupied apartment buildings. This legislative change aims to enhance the health and well-being of residents living in these types of housing by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke and its associated health risks.

The bill does not specify any deletions from current law but introduces the new legal language that explicitly bans smoking in non-owner-occupied apartment buildings. This initiative reflects a growing concern for public health, particularly in multi-unit dwellings where smoke can easily travel between units, affecting the health of all residents.