The purpose of the bill is to prohibit exposure to secondhand smoke by regulating smoking in all workplaces. this law amends the Clean Indoor Air Act.

Areas where smoking shall be prohibited includes all places of employment, bars, restaurants, indoor areas containing a swimming pool, mass transportation, youth centers, day cares, group homes for children, public institutions for children, residential treatment facilities for children, hospitals and residential health care facilities, commercial establishments for carrying on trades, indoor arenas, zoos and bingo facilities. Also, amends the education law to prohibit smoking on school grounds.

Secondhand smoke is a public concern due to its health consequences, which has led to stronger public health laws. Secondhand smoke kills approximately 63,000 people each year. This bill seeks to protect all workers from exposure to deadly secondhand smoke in all workplaces, including bars and restaurants. Secondhand smoke contains carcinogenic compounds known to cause cancer. It is classified by the federal government as a known carcinogenic along with chemicals such as asbestos, benzene, mustard gas and radon.