New Report And Ohio Law Target Smoking

A new report from the Centers For Disease Control (CDC) indicated more than 20 percent of high school and middle school students are exposed to second hand smoke while riding in vehicles.

The study comes on the heels of a proposed state law which would ban smoking in cars with children younger than six on board.

One mother of three told ONN's Lot Tan that she agrees with the plan.

"(My kids would say) 'Mom, please don't light that cigarette until you get out of the car. We're almost there.' I'm like alright, alright," said Sandra Reece.

Reece hasn't smoked in three years. She quit after experiencing chest pains.

"Second hand smoke, that can kill you," said Reece.

Ohio Senator Charleta Tarveres proposed the bill last week.

On Monday, the CDC released the report that shows more than one in five high school and middle school students are exposed to second hand smoke. Experts said even small amounts of second hand smoke can be risky.

"Children's lungs are still developing and can be damaged by second hand smoke very easily," said Shelly Kiser of the American Lung Association.

Critics argue that government should not be able to tell people what they can do in their own cars.

Tavares's bill is expected to be debated in future hearings at the statehouse.

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