State Rep. Henry J. Genga (D-East Hartford) has introduced legislation that would ban smoking inside cars with passengers 6 and under.
The bill calls for a warning for the first violation and a ticket and fine for subsequent violations.
"A violation would be considered a secondary infraction because the intent is to educate the public on the health risks of second-hand smoke," according to a press release from House Democrats.
A public hearing on the proposal will take place before the legislature’s Transportation Committee at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 20. It will be held in Room 2C of the Legislative Office Building in Hartford.
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