State and Local Smoke-Free Laws for Worksites, Restaurants, and Bars—United States, 2015

June 24, 2016 / Vol. 65 / No. 24

The number of states (including DC) with comprehensive smoke-free laws in effect increased from zero on December 31, 2000, to 28 on June 9, 2016.
When local smoke-free laws are also considered, the percentage of the US population protected increased from 2.72% in 2000 to 49.6% in 2015. With California’s new law, enacted in June 2016, it is estimated that approximately 60% of the United States is protected by state and local laws.
There are 10 states that do not have a law restricting smoking in worksites, restaurants, and bars, but have restrictions on smoking in 1 or 2 of those locations (Florida, Indiana, Louisiana, Nevada, North Carolina, Arkansas, Idaho, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee).
There are 9 states in which 0% of the population is protected by state or local smoke-free laws (Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Virginia.)