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The Basics
Secondhand smoke is the third leading cause of preventable
death in the U.S. Every year secondhand smoke kills 53,000 nonsmoking
Americans, including 900 Wisconsinites. With statistics like that, it's clear we must reduce exposure
to this deadly indoor air pollution in public and work places. The
best way to protect the members of our community from the dangers
of secondhand smoke is by establishing smoke-free environments.
Smoke-free air activity is taking place all across the state. Thirty-eight
Wisconsin communities have local smoke-free air ordinances.
Holding Our Breath For Smoke-free Air
Wisconsin's smoke-free workplace, restaurants, and bars law was signed into law on May 18 by Governor Doyle:
- A bipartisan group of legislators introduced and approved legislation that will protect Wisconsinites from secondhand smoke in most public places and workplaces. We supported this proposal, which will go into effect July 5, 2010.
- Learn more about the Smoke-Free Wisconsin Act on our Legislation Page
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Resources
Find the latest information on secondhand smoke, the health impact, the economic
impact and common arguments against smoke-free environments.
In the News
Check out the latest news headlines on local and state smoke-free
air
Blog
Read our opinions and share yours on the official SmokeFree Wisconsin blog.
Legislation
Find out what bills have been introduced, who sponsors the bill and
its current status.
Take Action
Feel the need to do something to create smoke-free environments?
Here you will find the latest opportunity to take action.
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