Anti-smoking advocates are applauding a bill introduced last week by Pennsylvania legislators that would remove the exemption provided to casinos from the state’s indoor smoking ban. The bill is sponsored by state Senator Jay Costa and Rep. Dan Frankel.
“We applaud Senator Costa and Rep. Frankel for prioritizing the health of casino workers who deserve to the same protections from deadly secondhand smoke as nearly every other worker in the commonwealth,” said Cynthia Hallett, president and CEO of Americans for Nonsmokers Rights.
“Getting rid of smoking in casinos is a win-win for workers and the industry, as we’ve seen several Pennsylvania casinos thrive while operating without indoor smoking—a common-sense decision supported by the majority of residents.”
