www.smokefreeillinoisprisons.org
WELCOME TO SMOKE FREE ILLINOIS PRISONS This website was founded Oct. 2006
UPDATED 03-09-2009
OUR COALITION SUPPORTED AND FOUGHT FOR TOBACCO FREE LEGISLATION FOR THE IL. DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.
JULY 23,2007 THE SMOKE-FREE ILLINOIS ACT WAS SIGNED INTO LAW.
ILLINOIS PRISONS WERE INCLUDED IN THIS BILL.
ILLINOIS PRISONS ARE TOBACCO FREE AS OF JAN. 01,2008
- INMATE TOBACCO POLICY : As of Jan. 1, 2008
offenders will no longer be able to purchase and/or possess tobacco related products. Offenders upon request will be provided with smoking cessation materials and information to enhance the transition to a tobacco-free environment.
- EMPLOYEE TOBACCO POLICY: As of Jan. 1,2008
employees statewide will no longer be allowed to possess tobacco products inside the prisons. All tobacco products are now considered contraband. Smoking will be permitted in the employee parking lot. Also,employees will not be allowed to take smoke-breaks during their shift according to Illinois Department of Corrections spokesman Derek Schnapp.
- VISITOR POLICY: As of Jan. 1,2008 visitors will not
be permitted to bring tobacco products into the prison. If it is brought in they will be instructed to return it to their vehicle or have prison staff to throw it away.
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