Florida Bill Proposes New Regulations for Smoking and Vaping in Public Spaces

The state of Florida, in the United States, may adopt, starting on July 1, 2026, new rules regarding the consumption of smoking or vaporized products in public spaces. 

The bill House Bill 389 (HB 389), published on November 6, 2025, proposes revisions to the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act, redefining concepts and updating terms related to smoking and vaping.

Review of Definitions and New Restrictions

According to the text, available on the official website of the Florida Senate, the proposal revises the state's legislative intent to make it clear that public health protection in collective environments also extends to the use of substances consumed through vaporization or smoking.

The document redefines what is considered a “public place”, updates the definitions of “smoking” and “vaping”, and establishes that the same restrictions applied to tobacco also apply to smoked or vaporized cannabis products.

The bill also amends the rules regarding “custom smoking rooms”, which are authorized spaces for consumption under specific conditions, determining that the use of cannabis products, in any form, will not be allowed in these locations.

The text does not address the access or release of cannabis, but rather the places and conditions in which consumption can occur. The proposal seeks to ensure greater clarity and uniformity to existing regulations, aligning them with new consumption practices and devices observed in the state.

If approved, the bill will take effect in June 2026, updating the state legislation on smoke-free environments to keep pace with social and technological changes related to the use of smoking and vaporized products.