Senate Bill 1081 aims to prohibit vaping on both public and private school property in Wisconsin. The bill defines "school premises" to include any real property owned, rented, or controlled by a school board, charter school operator, or private school governing body, encompassing outdoor areas such as playgrounds and athletic fields. It also provides a definition for "electronic smoking device," which includes various vaping devices but excludes those authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The bill explicitly states that no individual may vape on school premises.
Additionally, the bill allows for school boards, charter school operators, and private school governing bodies to adopt more restrictive policies regarding electronic smoking devices than the general prohibition outlined in the bill. It also permits local political subdivisions to enact ordinances that are more stringent than the state prohibition. This legislation reflects a growing concern about the health impacts of vaping among students and aims to create a healthier school environment.