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New bill would end smoking in Pennsylvania bars, casinos, hotels

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — There's a new push to bring an end to smoking in Pennsylvania bars, casinos and hotels that still allow it.

House Bill 1309 was introduced Friday,

. It would eliminate exemptions to the state's Clean Indoor Air Act that allow some businesses to continue to allow smoking.

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The American Cancer Society said the proposal would protect workers from second-hand smoke.

Under the bill, smoking would still be permitted in people’s homes.

 
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