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Proposal for Smoke-Free Policy Rejected by Bally’s Shareholders

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18 May, 2024
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In a recent virtual annual shareholder meeting, a proposition was declined by Bally’s Corporation, which emphasized the exploration of potential advantages of implementing a no smoking policy across all of its establishments, including those situated in Rhode Island.

Trinity Health Advocates No-Smoking Rule at Bally’s

Presented by Trinity Health and the American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation, the proposal sought to foster a comprehensive examination of the fiscal implications connected to the adoption of a smoke-free policy throughout the premises owned by Bally’s Corporation. It underscored potential health hazards and the possibilities of financial savings.

As the director of socially responsible investments at Trinity Health, Cathy Rowan underscored the potential pitfalls tied to allowing indoor smoking within Bally’s properties, as quoted by the Rhode Island Current. Her concerns circled around possibilities of augmented health insurance premiums and escalated maintenance expenses, as well as the risk of repelling clients who favor smoke-free environments.

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Rowan also added that stakeholders are oblivious to the expenses related to Bally’s maintenance of indoor smoking policy. She stated a lack of transparency regarding social and environmental costs.

Nevertheless, in spite of these contentions, the proposal was voted down by shareholders.

In 2005, Rhode Island made strides in public health by implementing a total ban on indoor smoking in public areas. Yet, casinos have found themselves to be exceptions to this rule. Advocates for a comprehensive smoking ban and legislative officials have made multiple attempts to reverse this exemption. However, the proposed regulations have continually been unable to move past initial committee stages.

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The Struggle for Smoke-Free Casinos Continues with State Representative and Union Workers

Despite facing these hurdles, supporters of the proposal, including Rep. Teresa A. Tanzi and labourers represented by the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 711, persist in their commitment to forward the case for smoke-free policy.

The proposal has seen continual endorsement from Tanzi, who has also pushed for legislation abreast of this matter, specifically targetting smoking privileges accorded to Rhode Island casinos. Albeit her efforts remain fruitless, Tanzi remains optimistic for future development.

The ongoing dispute surrounding indoor smoking within casinos in the US places health concerns of workers and the apprehension of casino operators about a potential dip in revenues side-by-side.

This has prompted anti-smoking organizers like Trinity Health and the Americans for Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation to devise novel strategies such as proposing bans during shareholder meets rather than awaiting new legislation.

Despite the staunch opposition, the push for improved air quality laws continues, particularly in states like New Jersey where employees are actively challenging gaps in the law, signifying an ongoing fight for healthier workplace conditions.

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