Bill would bar tobacco, marijuana, and vapor use in public schools

The proposed text bars smoking or otherwise using tobacco, marijuana, or vapor products in public elementary and secondary school buildings and certain school buses. It covers public elementary and secondary school buildings and educational facilities, but excludes colleges, and buses used only to transport students for school or educational purposes. School boards may set rules for other nonclassroom or nonstudent facilities and for school grounds or outdoor areas.

The proposed text bars smoking or otherwise using tobacco or marijuana products in certain licensed child care areas while children are present. It covers areas of child care facilities licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services. A person who violates the rule would commit an infraction. The restriction applies while children covered by the facility's license are present.

The proposed text bars employers from refusing to hire, firing, or otherwise disadvantaging someone because of lawful off-duty use of alcohol, marijuana, or tobacco. It covers individuals using lawful products away from the employer's premises and outside their work hours. The rule does not apply if the use interferes with the worker's duties, coworkers' work, or the employer's operations. Employers may offer lower health insurance premiums or deductibles to workers who do not smoke or use tobacco or marijuana products. Religious organizations, church-run institutions, and nonprofits whose main business is promoting health care are exempt. This section does not create a right to sue for an order, damages, or other relief.