Get ready for round two, ChumCity! Alabama State Sen. Gerald Allen is back in the ring with a new bill, SB9, aiming to ban vaping in all indoor public spaces across the state. Prepare for a fiery debate over personal freedom versus public health! Sound familiar? Allen pushed for similar legislation last year, amending the Clean Indoor Air Act. It even passed the Senate unanimously as the "Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act," honoring State Sen. Figures' anti-smoking efforts. Sadly, it never made it through both chambers to become law. If passed, SB9 would expand the current Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act to include electronic nicotine delivery systems. That means no vaping in restaurants, malls, airports, government buildings, stadiums, or workplaces – mirroring cigarette restrictions. "That needs to be a priority of ours—to make sure the citizens know that when they’re going into a public place, they cannot vape," Allen stated. Alabama already restricts vaping by minors and regulates e-cigarette sales. This bill goes further, limiting where ADULTS can vape. Experts worry about secondhand aerosol from vaping, which can contain nasty stuff. The Alabama Department of Public Health warns of potential lung, heart, and respiratory risks, especially indoors. If lawmakers approve, SB9 would take effect in October 2026. Get ready for a smoke – or rather, vapor – free future!Vaping Ban Buzz: Alabama Senator Reignites Indoor Air Debate!
Deja Vu? Similar Bill Died Last Year
What SB9 Would Do
Senator's Stance
Beyond Minors: Adult Vaping Under Scrutiny
Public Health Concerns Bubble Up
Effective Date?
