Protect Pennsylvanians from Secondhand Smoke!

The Issue

The American Heart Association and our coalition partners are working to pass House Bill 1485, legislation that would provide a truly comprehensive clean indoor air law in Pennsylvania and eliminate exemptions that result in thousands of workers exposed to the dangers of secondhand smoke when they go to work each day. House Bill 1485 would protect ALL workers and the public from secondhand smoke exposure and provide a level playing field for businesses by making all businesses smoke-free—NO exemptions.  Urge your House Member to support House Bill 1485 and improve the health of countless Pennsylvanians.

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American Heart Association Great Rivers AffiliatePetition StarterAs Associate Client Manager, Erin works with a wide diversity of organizations to help them find and connect with high quality, new supporters through Change.org sponsored campaigns. Before joining Change.org, Erin was managing online campaigns for state departments of education at EducationSuperHighway and led Kiva.org's education program.
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The Issue

The American Heart Association and our coalition partners are working to pass House Bill 1485, legislation that would provide a truly comprehensive clean indoor air law in Pennsylvania and eliminate exemptions that result in thousands of workers exposed to the dangers of secondhand smoke when they go to work each day. House Bill 1485 would protect ALL workers and the public from secondhand smoke exposure and provide a level playing field for businesses by making all businesses smoke-free—NO exemptions.  Urge your House Member to support House Bill 1485 and improve the health of countless Pennsylvanians.

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American Heart Association Great Rivers AffiliatePetition StarterAs Associate Client Manager, Erin works with a wide diversity of organizations to help them find and connect with high quality, new supporters through Change.org sponsored campaigns. Before joining Change.org, Erin was managing online campaigns for state departments of education at EducationSuperHighway and led Kiva.org's education program.
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The Decision Makers

Mark Longietti
Mark Longietti
Former State House of Representatives - Pennsylvania-7
Responded
“Thank you for your e-mails and for signing the Petition. I understand and appreciate your points. For many years, I was the victim of secondhand smoke, having worked in an office setting where I was surrounded by chain smokers. I was pleased to help pass Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act which prohibits smoking in most indoor workplaces. HB 1485 would go further by prohibiting smoking in the few indoor public settings permitted under current law. I am certainly open to considering this bill. It is currently in the House Human Services Committee and must be scheduled for a vote by the Chairman of that committee, and receive an affirmative vote, before being in position for a vote on the House Floor. I am not a member of the House Human Services Committee, but will keep my eye on this bill in the event that it comes to the House Floor for a vote. Once again, I thank you for your advocacy on this important matter. State Representative Mark Longietti. ”

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Petition created on April 8, 2014