Vitale to Have Health Committee Hold Public Hearing on the Casino Smoking Bill

TRENTON – Senator Joe Vitale, Chairman of the Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee, said that the committee will hold a public hearing on the legislation that would prohibit smoking in New Jersey’s casinos and simulcast facilities by eliminating the casino exemption to the “Smoke-Free Air Act.”

The hearing on the bill, S-264, for “discussion only,” is scheduled for the committee’s next meeting on February 13 at 1:00 p.m. Senator Vitale is a prime sponsor of the bill.

“This hearing will give those engaged in the issue and impacted by the legislation the opportunity to express their views and share relevant information on the proposed casino smoking ban,” said Senator Vitale (D-Middlesex). “We welcome a thorough discussion with the committee on how this bill will affect casino employees, customers and the gaming industry. We expect a productive and informative hearing on an issue of importance.”