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Jump to full article: Wicked Local (MA), 2010-02-26
Author: Bob Katzen/Beacon Hill Roll Call GateHouse News Service

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BAN SMOKING IN SOME SENIOR HOUSING (H 1181) - The House gave initial approval to a bill requiring local housing authorities to provide for nonsmoking buildings in multi-building senior housing complexes or for a no-smoking floor in single-building senior housing.

The bill phases in the proposed law, grandfathers in current smokers and prevents their eviction.

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