New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 212: Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 212 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Eliminates smoking ban exemption for casinos and simulcasting facilities. Primary sponsor: Shirley Turner (Democratic), Joe Vitale (Democratic). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Joe Vitale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Jim Beach | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Jon Bramnick | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
| Tony Bucco | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Renee Burgess | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 28 |
| Joe Cryan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Vin Gopal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Linda Greenstein | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Diegnan, Patrick J., Jr. | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joe Lagana | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Paul Moriarty | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Vince Polistina | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Teresa Ruiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Brian Stack | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 33 |
| Britnee Timberlake | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Andrew Zwicker | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee