Freedom To Breathe
Sen. Scott Dibble, a leader in battle for smoke-free workplaces, addresses supporters at Smoke Free Day at the Capitol, 2007.Freedom to Breathe, Minnesota's statewide smoke-free workplace law, went into effect on October 1, 2007. Freedom to Breathe Fact Sheet
Minnesotans across the state celebrated. Not only are all workers and the public protected from the dangers of secondhand smoke, a post-implementation study shows that workers are healthier.
ClearWay Health Impact Study Research
The vast majority of Minnesotans support Freedom to Breathe.
In spite of its success and popularity, a small group of vocal opponents continue their attempts to weaken the law to allow smoking rooms and other exceptions.
Help Protect Smoke-Free Minnesota!
- Defend Freedom to Breathe. Join the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network to become one of our soldiers on the ground, ready to take action should new assaults arise.
- Thank your legislators. Send a quick note of thanks and let them know how much you appreciate their support for a smoke-free Minnesota. If your legislators didn't vote for the law, remind them that the public likes the new law and encourage them to resist efforts to weaken it in the future.
