| Smoke-Free Illinois |
Comprehensive "Smoke-Free Illinois" Act includes:
Casinos & Private Clubs
Can I still smoke on the gaming floor of the casino?
No. All areas of the casino, including the gaming floors, are required to
be smoke-free as of January 1, 2008.
Can private clubs, such as VFW halls, still allow smoking?
No. Smoking will be prohibited in all public places, including private
clubs.
Can private clubs allow smoking during times when we are not open to
the public for private events and meetings?
Smoking will be prohibited at all times, even during private functions at
the facility.
Am I able to purchase a permit from the state that will allow me to be a
smoking facility?
No. No such permit exists.
In 2006, Kathy Drea, of the American Lung Association, Director of
Smoke-Free Illinois, won the IPHA Awards for Clean Indoor Air
Achievements, EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AWARD
"With Kathy's expertise, the passage of House Bill 672 allows more
than 1,200 Illinois communities to regain the ability to consider smoking
regulations for workplaces. In a major victory for public health, Illinois
Governor Blagojevich signed legislation making Illinois only the second
state to repeal a tobacco industry law that banned cities from enacting
smoking regulations. More than a dozen local municipalities have
sought Kathy's assistance in working to pass comprehensive smoking
ordinances. She passionately coordinates these local coalitions to fight
for clean indoor air. Kathy was also an instrumental person for
increasing support and advocacy for the Smoke-Free Springfield
Ordinance. On January 17, the Springfield City Council voted to make
Springfield, Illinois smoke-free for all indoor workplaces, including
restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and private clubs starting September
17, 2006.
Casinos & Private Clubs
Can I still smoke on the gaming floor of the casino?
No. All areas of the casino, including the gaming floors, are required to
be smoke-free as of January 1, 2008.
Can private clubs, such as VFW halls, still allow smoking?
No. Smoking will be prohibited in all public places, including private
clubs.
Can private clubs allow smoking during times when we are not open to
the public for private events and meetings?
Smoking will be prohibited at all times, even during private functions at
the facility.
Am I able to purchase a permit from the state that will allow me to be a
smoking facility?
No. No such permit exists.
In 2006, Kathy Drea, of the American Lung Association, Director of
Smoke-Free Illinois, won the IPHA Awards for Clean Indoor Air
Achievements, EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH POLICY AWARD
"With Kathy's expertise, the passage of House Bill 672 allows more
than 1,200 Illinois communities to regain the ability to consider smoking
regulations for workplaces. In a major victory for public health, Illinois
Governor Blagojevich signed legislation making Illinois only the second
state to repeal a tobacco industry law that banned cities from enacting
smoking regulations. More than a dozen local municipalities have
sought Kathy's assistance in working to pass comprehensive smoking
ordinances. She passionately coordinates these local coalitions to fight
for clean indoor air. Kathy was also an instrumental person for
increasing support and advocacy for the Smoke-Free Springfield
Ordinance. On January 17, the Springfield City Council voted to make
Springfield, Illinois smoke-free for all indoor workplaces, including
restaurants, bars, bowling alleys and private clubs starting September
17, 2006.
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| Kathy Drea (left) receives IPHA Award (2006) |