Governor JB Pritzker signed HB 1540, a bill banning the usage of e-cigarettes in indoor public spaces. The bill adds electronic smoking devices to the 2008 Smoke-Free Illinois Act, which banned smoking in most public spaces in the state. The amended act would now ban electronic smoking devices in any place where combustible smoking is already prohibited. Electronic cigarettes, like their combustible counterparts, contain nicotine in addition to flavorants and other aerosolized components that can lead to lung damage over time. Electronic cigarettes are popular among young people, and nicotine use during adolescence can cause long-term issues with addiction and mood. Secondhand vapor from these products can transmit the same negative side effects to passers-by. The American Lung Association and the Respiratory Health Association advise against e-cigarette use, particularly for young people. Vulnerable populations such as those with asthma, transplant recipients, or anyone with reduced lung capacity can be particularly susceptible to the side effects of secondhand smoke. For more on the risks of e-cigarette use, visit the Surgeon General’s report. The law goes into effect January 1, 2024.