April 10, 2023 Group Watch: Bill Would Ban Smoking, Vaping In Vehicles With Children
The Alabama House approved legislation that would make it illegal to smoke or vape in a car where a child under the age of 14 is present. The bill will make it a secondary offense under Alabama law, carrying a penalty of up to $100 fine per violation. Legislation to ban smoking in a car with children was first presented by Rep. Rolanda Hollis in 2018 but did not include a prohibition on vaping. This version of the measure specifically outlines the law as a secondary offense, meaning it can not be the main reason for a traffic stop.
