S0986Introduced in the Senate
Smoking in Public Places
Introduced by Joe Gruters, District 22
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Defining the term "public place"; revising the definition of the terms "smoking" and "vape" or "vaping"; prohibiting smoking or vaping a marijuana product in public places in this state, with exceptions, etc.
Where it stands
Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Regulated Industries · January 20, 2026
7
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Mayfield | 32 | Yes |
| LaVon Bracy Davis | 40 | Yes |
| Jennifer Bradley | 6 | Absent |
| Jason Brodeur | 10 | Yes |
| Jim Boyd | 20 | Yes |
| Daniel Burgess | 23 | Absent |
| Mackenson Bernard | 24 | Yes |
| Jason Pizzo | 37 | Yes |
| Alexis Calatayud | 38 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Regulated Industries; Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government; Rules
Introduced
On Committee agenda-- Regulated Industries, 01/20/26, 9:30 am, 412 Knott Building
Favorable by Regulated Industries; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
Now in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
Died in Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government
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