POLICY MAKERS
Public Policy
As more scientific data on the dangers of second and third hand smoke exposure in residential multi-unit housing becomes available, cities and counties are beginning to take action to protect their residents from exposure. Below is a list of resources to help jurisdictions considering public policy actions. Questions can be directed to info@mnsmokefreehousing.org.
Policy Options
Promoting Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing: Advanced Policy Strategies- Live Smoke Free (coming soon)
Sample: Incorporating Smoke-Free Housing in Local Comprehensive Planning (Dakota County, MN)
Facts Sheets
Implementing and Enforcing a Smoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinance: A Fact Sheet for Local Jurisdictions- Changelab Solutions.
Disclosure of Smoking Policies in Multi-Unit Housing- Tobacco Control Legal Consortium.
Making a New Smoke-Free Housing Law Work- Tobacco Free CA.
Lists of Currently Enacted Laws
U.S. Laws and Policies Restricting or Prohibiting Smoking in Private Units of Multi-Unit Housing- Americans for Nonsmokers Rights.
Download PDFMatrix of Strong Multi-Unit Housing Ordinances- Center for Tobacco Policy and Research/American Lung Association in CA.
Visit WebsiteResearch
Evaluating the Impact of a Citywide Smoke-Free Multiunit Housing Ordinance: Insights from Community Stakeholders- American Journal of Public Health.
Visit WebsiteSmoke-Free Multi-Unit Housing Ordinances: Lessons From California – Brynna Bargfield, MPP/MPH Candidate 2021, University of Minnesota
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