HB 285 (2011): prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a passenger under the age of 16 is in the vehicle.

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HB 285 (2011)

prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a passenger under the age of 16 is in the vehicle.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Motor Vehicles

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2011 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 1, 2011. The committee met in executive session on February 16, 2011 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 14–1 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 23, 2011 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 1, 2011, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, LOB 203
  • February 16, 2011, 1:45 PM: executive session, House Transportation, LOB 203

Votes

  • February 23, 2011, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 6, 2011: Introduced 1/6/2011 and Referred to Transportation
  • February 1, 2011: Public Hearing: 2/1/2011 10:00 AM LOB 203
  • February 16, 2011: Executive Session: 2/16/2011 1:45 PM LOB 203
  • February 17, 2011: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Feb 23 (Vote 14-1; CC)
  • February 23, 2011: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

Laws It Would Change

Related Bills

  • HB 230 (2019): prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a passenger is under 16 years of age.
  • SB 145 (2017): prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a passenger under the age of 16 is in the vehicle.
  • SB 162 (2015): prohibiting smoking in motor vehicles when a passenger under the age of 18 is in the vehicle.
  • HB 1401 (2020): prohibiting smoking and e-cigarettes in motor vehicles when a passenger is under 16 years of age.
  • HB 1244 (2024): prohibiting smoking and e-cigarettes in motor vehicles when a passenger is under 16 years of age.
  • HB 368 (2025): prohibiting smoking and e-cigarettes in motor vehicles when a passenger is under 16 years of age.

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