Explain how public and community health personnel can use health policy and law to improve the health of the population. Smoke-free air laws continue to be prevalent in the U.S., a

This assignment supports the following unit learning outcome: Explain how public and community health personnel can use health policy and law to improve the health of the population. Smoke-free air laws continue to be prevalent in the U.S., although they are typically developed and enforced by local authorities. In many cases, grass-roots efforts are used to initiate legislation of smoke-free spaces such as bars and restaurants.
This assignment, you will conduct research and proposal to make bars and restaurants smoke-free, in a town where smoking in such spaces is unrestricted or minimally restricted. The audience for your proposal includes lobbyists, local government officials, and community members. This proposal could be presented at a town hall meeting for public comment.
Your proposal should include the following sections: Identify the town and state where you are proposing a policy change. Summarize any state or neighboring town laws relating to smoke-free spaces. Explain research that supports restaurants and bars being smoke-free spaces.
Cite all sources. Research and summarize push-back you might receive to this proposal (example: bar owners may fear a decrease in customers, resulting in profit loss). Recommend how this push-back should be handled by town leaders. In bullet point format, outline the steps for turning this idea into a local law. Three reference should be used, including in-text citations.
You may use the following website to begin your research: American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation. (2020). https://no-smoke.org/materials-services/lists-maps/