Support CS/SB 224  – Regulation
of Smoking in Public Places
Overview
CS/SB 224 will be considered by the Senate Rules Committee on Tuesday, February 15,
at 10:00 a.m. ET.

CS/SB 224 (Gruters) would give cities and counties the ability to provide smoke-free zones in public parks or on public beaches. Current law prohibits local governments from setting up reasonable smoke-free zones so our residents and visitors can enjoy public parks, playgrounds, recreation fields and beaches without exposure to unhealthy second-hand smoke.
Talking Points/Message to Legislators
Cigarette butts are one of the most littered items found on Florida’s beaches. Please give cities the tools to provide smoke-free zones in public places and vote YES on CS/SB 224.

  • Cities strive to provide healthy and clean environments for their residents and visitors to live, work and play – a healthy community equals a vibrant community
  • Providing smoke-free zones in public parks and beaches is one way to keep our cities beautiful by eliminating discarded cigarette butts and other smoking-related trash
  • Smoke-free zones also help protect residents and visitors from unhealthy and unwanted second-hand smoke, leading to more enjoyable visits to our parks and beaches.

Be sure to include any local examples or stories on how this impacts your city!
Next Steps
Please contact members of the Senate Rules Committee (click here for Committee contact info) and urge them to vote YES on CS/SB 224.
Keep Us Informed

Please email Allison Payne and let us know what communications you have with legislators on this issue.  

Thank you for your advocacy efforts!