What States Have Banned Smoking?

According to the American Lung Association, State Legislated Actions on Tobacco, "Twenty five states and the District of Columbia have passed comprehensive smokefree laws." Smoking bans are based on facilities prohibiting or restricting smoking to specific locations. Complete bans prohibit smoking while partial bans restrict smoking based on location.

Complete

• As of September 11, 2009, sixteen states maintain 100% smoking bans, under enforcement. Complete bans include public places, government buildings, private workplaces, schools, childcare centers, health facilities and restaurants. Arizona, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, Washington and The District of Columbia maintain a complete smoking ban.

Food Services

• Florida, Louisiana, Montana, Nevada, North Dakota, and South Dakota prohibit smoking in all facilities except restaurants and/or bars. Individual state legislature determines the restrictions, including enclosed areas with separate ventilation.

Workplaces

• Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota, New Mexico and Tennessee allow smoking in both public and private non-hospitality workplaces, including, but not limited to, offices, factories, and warehouses.

Medical Facilities

• Smoking restrictions at medical facilities exists in Alabama, Alaska, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. Maine and California allow smoking in enclosed and ventilated areas.

Childcare Facilities

• Four states have no restrictions on smoking in childcare facilities; Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and Wyoming. Five states offer restrictions; Connecticut, Alabama, Indiana, West Virginia and Virginia. The remaining states ban smoking in childcare facilities.