Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition

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Smoke-Free Policies Work
A recent study confirms that smoke-free policies dramatically reduce exposure to cancer-causing substances. The study, published September 2004 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, measured indoor air in hospitality venues before and after Delaware's smoke-free law went into effect. After the smoking ban was implemented, cancer-causing substances dropped 90 percent or more in all places tested. To read the study, click here.

Freedom to Breathe Clean Indoor Air
In Minnesota, the right to breathe clean indoor air is not guaranteed. That is why the Minnesota Smoke-Free Coalition supports the work of local, county and state governments to guarantee clean indoor air for everyone. You can help reduce exposure to seocndhand smoke by telling your local and state representatives to support your right to breathe clean indoor air. Read more in this section about the health effects of secondhand smoke, what is happening around Minnesota and how you can make your voice heard.

Freedom to Breathe Support
View a list of restaurants and organizations that support the state Freedom to Breathe Act.

Secondhand Smoke Facts
View fact sheets about secondhand smoke and more.

Legislative Update
Click here to learn out about smoke-free legislation at the state capitol.

Local Smoke-Free Initiatives
Find out what cities and counties are doing to protect their communities from secondhand smoke.

The Coalition is committed to assisting local communities protect citizens from the death and disease caused by secondhand smoke. For information on resources available to local campaign efforts, e-mail infoSFC@smokefreecoalition.org or call 651-641-1223.

Laws of the land

To see a list of smoke-free policies around Minnesota and the U.S., click here.

Support the Right to Breathe
Show your support for the Freedom to Breathe Act by downloading and signing this resolution. The bill would make all workplaces and public spaces smoke-free. For more information on the bill, click here.

Smoke-Free Minnesota
Make your voice heard! Go to SmokeFreeMN.org to send an e-mail telling your elected officials that everyone has the right to breathe clean air at work and in public places.