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WHAT THE BAN WOULD AFFECT

Examples of places where smoking indoors would be banned under legislation passed by the state House of Representatives:

• Bars

• Restaurants

• Casinos

• Public transportation, including subways, buses, trains and taxicabs

• Facilities that treat children and youths in state or county custody, such as detention centers and group homes

• Child-care and adult day-care facilities

• School facilities

• Public and private colleges and universities

• Indoor arenas

• Zoos

• Bingo halls

Exceptions would be given to:• Private homes and vehicles, unless they are being used for child-care services• Tobacco retailers and other related businesses• Cigar bars• Up to 25 percent of hotel and motel rooms• Private clubs• Facilities that host events where tobacco companies promote their products

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