This bill mandates that any designated smoking area on publicly-owned or publicly-operated property that is accessible to the public must be constructed or maintained in such a way that cigarette smoke is not detectable by sight or smell in any public or common area. The bill includes a new paragraph to the Indoor Smoking Act, specifically inserting the requirement for these designated smoking areas while also clarifying that this provision does not apply to publicly-owned properties or areas under state control that are not accessible to the visiting public.

The fiscal impact of the bill is estimated to be significant, with initial costs projected at $260,000 for constructing enclosures for designated smoking areas across 100 buildings, along with indeterminable ongoing costs for maintenance, cleaning, and other related expenses. The Department of Administrative Services has noted that the construction of these enclosures may be challenging due to varying property characteristics and environmental factors. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, and any fiscal impacts are expected to materialize after FY 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 155:66
SB510 text: 155:66