SB1282

Pennsylvania SB1282 prohibits smoking in vehicles transporting children under 12 and imposes a fine for violations.

Pennsylvania SB1282 amends Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to add a section protecting children from second-hand smoke in vehicles. The bill prohibits smoking in any vehicle transporting a child under 12 years of age. Violators face a summary offense and a fine of $100 for a first offense and $250 for subsequent offenses. The law also stipulates that an individual cannot be convicted of a smoking offense unless they are also convicted of another vehicle-related offense occurring at the same time. The act will take effect 90 days after its passage.