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Pennsylvania lawmaker plans to refile casino smoking ban bill

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Pennsylvania state representative Dan Frankel plans to reintroduce legislation in 2025 to end indoor smoking at casinos. His proposed bill would also include e-cigarettes in the definition of smoking and allow local authorities to adopt stricter smoke-free rules; a similar measure stalled in 2024 after clearing the House Health Committee.

The proposal could change smoking rules for Pennsylvania casinos and allow localities to impose stricter restrictions.

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