Smoke-free Harrisburg

==Background==
Harrisburg became the second Clean Indoor Air Victory in Pennsylvania in June, 2006
==Details==
Harrisburg City Council courageously overrode Mayor Stephen Reed's veto, resulting in a citywide smoking ban. With a 6-to-1 vote, Harrisburg become the second city in Pennsylvania to pass a smoke-free bill. This is another huge step towards protecting Pennsylvanians from the dangers of secondhand smoke. 
The ordinance applies to all city-owned or city-run buildings, vehicles and playground and takes effect after a 90 day phase-in period. It was originally passed in May, 2006, but was vetoed by Mayor Reed.
Harrisburg's bill is the second victory in Pennsylvania, which came less than two weeks after the passage of a Clean Indoor Air law in Philadelphia. 
The American Heart Association applauds Harrisburg City Council members for their leadership and commitment to this public health issue.
Our goal for a smoke-free Pennsylvania continues. 
==Links==
* Kathryn DiPuppo