Assembly Bill 1126 aims to prohibit vaping on both public and private school property in Wisconsin. The bill defines "school premises" as any real property owned, rented, or controlled by a school board, charter school operator, or private school governing body, which includes outdoor areas like playgrounds and athletic fields. It also provides a definition for "vaping," which refers to inhaling or exhaling vapor from an electronic smoking device, encompassing various types of devices such as e-cigarettes and vape pens.
Under the proposed legislation, no individual is allowed to vape on school premises. However, the bill allows school boards, charter school operators, and private school governing bodies to implement more restrictive policies regarding electronic smoking devices if they choose. Additionally, local political subdivisions are permitted to enact ordinances that are more stringent than the state prohibition outlined in the bill.