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Smoking Ban Passes State House Vote

By Scott Sarvay
January 31, 2011 Updated Jan 31, 2011 at 7:00 PM EDT

INDIANA (Indiana’s NewsCenter) - An Indiana House has approved a statewide smoking ban with a few exceptions.

Under the current bill casino, bars, clubs and nursing homes would be exempt from the ban.

The bill now goes before the Senate for consideration.

Governor Mitch Daniels says he would sign the ban if it reaches his desk.



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