RI Lawmakers Approve Bill that Restricts Smoking in Casinos

RI lawmakers approve bill that restricts smoking in casinos

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island lawmakers have approved legislation that would include casinos in the state's law prohibiting smoking in workplaces. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. V. Susan Sosnowski, repeals an exemption granted to gambling facilities and casinos from the smoke-free workplace requirement in the Public Health and Workplace Safety Act. Sosnowski's proposal was amended to allow facilities to offer a "smoking lounge," whi…

R.I. bill to ban smoking in casinos faces uncertain odds on final day of legislative session - The Boston Globe

Former Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio had long opposed such legislation, warning that the state could lose revenue at the Bally’s casinos. But Ruggerio died April 21, and new Senate President Valarie J. Lawson supports the bill.

Patrons, workers, will be able to breathe a little easier at Tiverton casino after legislation approved to restrict smoking

Providence, RI — The General Assembly Friday approved legislation introduced by Sen. V. Susan Sosnowski that would include casinos in the state’s law prohibiting smoking in workplaces. The measure now moves to the governor’s office. The bill (2025-S 0188Aaa) will repeal the exemption granted to pari-mutuel facilities and casinos from the smoke-free workplace requirement contained […]