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SB 9

Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act, renamed Vivian Davis Figures Clean Indoor Air Act; vaping included as prohibited smoking in public places.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Gerald Allen

Alabama expands its Clean Indoor Air Act to prohibit vaping in public places alongside traditional smoking, affecting businesses and public venues statewide.

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Bill Summary · SB 9

Legislative bill overview

SB 9 expands Alabama's Clean Indoor Air Act by explicitly including vaping and electronic cigarettes as prohibited smoking in public places, renaming the law after Vivian Davis Figures. The bill extends existing indoor air quality protections to cover vapor products alongside traditional cigarettes.

Why is this important

Vaping regulation affects public health policy, workplace environments, and business compliance across the state. This clarification addresses a legal gray area where vapor products may not have been explicitly covered under the original smoking ban, potentially affecting restaurants, bars, workplaces, and other public venues.

Potential points of contention

  • Business impact: Establishments currently allowing vaping indoors may face compliance costs and operational changes
  • Definitional scope: Questions remain about which vaping devices, nicotine concentrations, or flavored products are covered
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Unclear how existing violations and penalties will be applied to vaping violations versus traditional smoking

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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