{"id":2042704,"date":"2023-09-23T19:35:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-23T23:35:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-fully-bans-smoking-in-hotels\/"},"modified":"2023-09-23T19:39:05","modified_gmt":"2023-09-23T23:39:05","slug":"california-fully-bans-smoking-in-hotels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-fully-bans-smoking-in-hotels\/","title":{"rendered":"California has completely prohibited smoking in hotels."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-fully-bans-smoking-in-hotels%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2042704&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>California Takes Bold Step to Ban Indoor Smoking<\/h2>\n<p>California has \u2064recently made significant progress in its efforts to prohibit\u200c indoor smoking. Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed Senate Bill 626 into law, which aims to close loopholes in the state&#8217;s existing legislation from the 1990s. This previous law allowed 20 \u200cpercent of guestrooms in hotels, motels, and similar lodgings to permit smoking.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Back\u2063 in the 1990s, California led the nation by passing laws to ban indoor\u200b smoking. \u2063However, this ban had a loophole that allowed every hotel and\u2063 motel in the\u200b state\u2064 to decide whether to allow smoking in\u2064 their rooms&#8230; It&#8217;s time to close that loophole \u200din 2023,&#8221;\u2062 stated Senator Susan Rubio (D-Baldwin \u2062Park), the bill&#8217;s author, in a press \u2064release last February.<\/p>\n<p>According to a May Senate analysis \u2064of the bill, California was often referred to as &#8220;America&#8217;s Non-Smoking Section&#8221; after \u200bbecoming the first state in the country to ban smoking in almost all workplaces and \u2063indoor public spaces in 1994.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/san-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august-5496861?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>San Francisco Surpasses Its Own Record for Accidental Overdose Deaths in August<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/22\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/san-francisco-surpasses-its-own-record-for-accidental-overdose-deaths-in-august-5496861?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/the-essential-guide-to-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-treatments-and-natural-approaches-5490355?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3>The\u200b Essential Guide \u2064to Lung Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, \u2064Treatments, and\u200b Natural Approaches<\/h3>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/17\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[120px]\">\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/health\/the-essential-guide-to-lung-cancer-symptoms-causes-treatments-and-natural-approaches-5490355?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<p>However, \u2063the original law still allowed \u200dsmoking\u2064 in certain hotel and motel guestrooms, tobacco or smoking shops, \u200dmedical research and treatment sites, and \u200btheatrical production sites for performances, as stated by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdph.ca.gov\/Programs\/CCDPHP\/DCDIC\/CTCB\/CDPH%20Document%20Library\/Policy\/SecondhandSmoke\/SFWFAQ92716Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Department \u2063of Public Health.<\/a> The\u2064 new law specifically eliminates smoking in motels and hotels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Supporters of the bill include the American Cancer Society, the American Heart and California Medical Associations, and the\u200b American Lung Association of California.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The \u200bstate of\u200b California has long \u200crecognized the\u2063 harmful effects of\u200b secondhand smoke \u200band has \u2064taken significant measures\u2062 to reduce\u200d exposure. It is now time to make all hotels in the state 100% smoke-free,&#8221; expressed the American Lung Association of\u200d California in a Senate analysis supporting the bill.<\/p>\n<p>No opposition to the bill was recorded.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is the significance of the new law \u2064signed by Governor Gavin\u2062 Newsom in terms of protecting public health and reducing secondhand smoke exposure?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Class=&#8221;grow&#8221;><\/p>\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-2\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/journalist-holds-press-conference-on-first-amendment-rights-after-being-arrested-for-reporting-on-vaccine-protest_3999720.html\"><\/p>\n<h3>Journalist Holds Press Conference on First\u200b Amendment Rights After Being Arrested for Reporting on \u2063Vaccine Protest<\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">9\/21\/2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>The Need for Stricter Indoor Smoking Policies<\/h2>\n<p>The new law signed by \u200bGovernor Gavin Newsom marks a significant step\u2062 towards protecting public health and \u200breducing the risks associated with secondhand smoke exposure. Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 known to cause cancer. It can cause respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer in nonsmokers, especially in children and individuals with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stanford-redefines-parents-as-mother-pairs-and-mixed-gender-in-birth-study\/\" title=\"Stanford Redefines Parents as 'Mother Pairs' and 'Mixed-Gender' in Birth Study\">pre-existing health conditions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>California\u200b has \u2062long been \u200bat the forefront \u2063of implementing stringent anti-smoking measures. However, the existing loophole in the law \u200callowed some hotels and motels to continue permitting smoking in designated guestrooms, exposing \u2062guests to harmful \u200dsecondhand smoke. Senate Bill \u200b626 is a crucial update to the previous legislation, aiming to \u2062close this loophole and ensure consistent protection for all individuals residing or staying in the state&#8217;s lodging\u2063 establishments.<\/p>\n<h2>The Impacts of \u2063the\u2063 Previous Smoking Ban<\/h2>\n<p>California&#8217;s initial ban on smoking indoors in 1994 was a monumental achievement \u200bin \u200bimproving public health and reducing tobacco-related harm.\u2062 By prohibiting smoking\u200d in almost all workplaces and \u2062indoor public spaces, \u200cthe state demonstrated \u200bits commitment\u200d to creating a healthier environment for its residents.<\/p>\n<p>According to a May Senate analysis, \u200cCalifornia received recognition as\u200b &#8220;America&#8217;s Non-Smoking \u2064Section&#8221; after implementing the ban. The state became a model\u200c for other states and countries, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-fully-bans-smoking-in-hotels\/\" title=\"California has completely prohibited smoking in hotels.\">inspiring similar anti-smoking initiatives worldwide<\/a>. The ban also contributed to a significant decline in smoking rates within \u200dthe state, protecting both smokers and non-smokers from the\u2062 harmful effects \u200bof tobacco smoke.<\/p>\n<h2>Closing the Loophole: Senate Bill 626<\/h2>\n<p>Senate Bill 626, authored by Senator \u2063Susan Rubio, aims to address the existing gap in the indoor\u2064 smoking ban \u2063and create consistent regulations\u2063 across all lodging establishments in California. Under the previous law, 20 percent of guestrooms in hotels, motels, \u2064and similar \u200blodgings were permitted to allow smoking. However, \u2063this provision\u200d undermined the effectiveness \u2062of the ban and put guests at risk of secondhand smoke exposure.<\/p>\n<p>The new law, which will go into effect by 2023, will \u200ccompletely close this loophole and \u2063prohibit smoking in all guestrooms of lodging establishments. This includes not only hotels and motels but also other types of lodgings, ensuring that all \u2062individuals can \u200benjoy smoke-free\u2064 accommodations throughout\u2062 their \u2062stay in California.<\/p>\n<h2>Protecting Public Health and Promoting \u2064a\u200c Smoke-Free Environment<\/h2>\n<p>The passage of Senate \u2064Bill 626\u2062 is a commendable step taken by California towards\u200c safeguarding public health and creating a smoke-free\u2063 environment\u2064 for all residents and visitors. By closing the existing loophole in the indoor smoking ban, the state ensures that individuals are protected from\u2064 the harmful\u2064 effects of secondhand smoke, regardless of their accommodation choice.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2064 law not only \u200bpromotes the\u2062 well-being of nonsmokers but also\u2062 supports smokers who may be seeking to quit or reduce their smoking habits. By limiting exposure to smoking in lodging\u2063 establishments, California encourages smokers to consider smoke-free alternatives and protects \u200dtheir health as well.<\/p>\n<p>As one of the first states to \u2062implement comprehensive indoor smoking bans, California has set a precedent for others \u2064to follow. The passage of Senate Bill 626 reinforces\u2063 the state&#8217;s commitment to public health and serves as a beacon of progress in tobacco control efforts.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>California&#8217;s decision to close the loophole in \u2062its indoor smoking ban is a significant achievement\u200b in ensuring the health and\u2062 well-being \u200cof its residents and visitors. The passage\u2062 of Senate Bill 626 demonstrates\u2063 the state&#8217;s commitment to creating a smoke-free environment and \u2063protecting individuals from the dangers of\u200b secondhand smoke. By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doe-rule-regulating-ceiling-fans-targeted-by-house-republicans\/\" title=\"House Republicans are targeting the DOE rule that regulates ceiling fans.\">implementing stricter regulations<\/a> and prohibiting\u200d smoking in all guestrooms of lodging establishments, California sets an example for other \u2064jurisdictions to\u2064 follow in their efforts to reduce tobacco-related harm and promote public \u200bhealth.<\/p>\n<p>The new law, set\u200d to take effect in 2023,\u200d will contribute to a safer and healthier California for generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>California has made progress in its fight against indoor smoking. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently approved Senate Bill 626, which strengthens the state&#8217;s outdated 1990s law. This new legislation eliminates loopholes that previously allowed 20% of hotel guestrooms to allow smoking. California continues to be at the forefront of anti-smoking efforts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1349,"featured_media":2042705,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2042704","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042704","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1349"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2042704"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2042704\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2042705"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2042704"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2042704"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2042704"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}