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Protecting kids from secondhand smoke

Posted at 3:53 PM, Aug 20, 2018
and last updated 2018-08-20 15:53:05-04

There's a new measure that provides more protection to children from secondhand smoke.
Governor Cuomo has signed legislation that prohibits people from smoking in facilities that provide child care services, including private homes.
All facilities required to be licensed or registered for child care services must comply with the smoking ban within 90 days, even when children receiving care are not present.
 

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