Bill Targets Drivers Who Smoke With Kids in Car
California could be the first state in the country to fine motorists who smoke while driving with young children in the car if a bill passed by an Assembly committee Wednesday becomes law.
The bill, now heading to the full Assembly, would impose fines up to $96.
Assemblyman Marco Firebaugh (D-South Gate) said his bill would give children “much-needed protections” against health problems caused by breathing tobacco smoke. California law already bars smoking in most enclosed workplaces, including bars.
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