Amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

Summary

Prohibits smoking and use of e-cigarettes anywhere on the premises of Veterans Health Administration (VHA) facilities and removes the prior authority that allowed the VA to furnish tobacco to hospitalized veterans. It defines which buildings and lands count as VHA facilities and defines “smoke” to include combustible tobacco products and electronic nicotine delivery systems. The change applies to veterans, patients, residents, VA employees, contractors, and visitors at VHA facilities, and requires the VA to end any practice of providing tobacco on VA health-care premises; the text does not specify enforcement details, exceptions, or funding for implementation.

• Bans smoking (including e-cigarettes) on the premises of all VHA facilities.
• Defines VHA facilities to include medical centers, nursing homes, domiciliary facilities, outpatient clinics, and readjustment counseling centers under VA/VHA control.
• Defines "smoke" to include combustible tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery systems.
• Repeals the prior statutory authority that permitted furnishing tobacco to hospitalized veterans.
• Applies to veterans, patients, residents, VA employees, contractors, and visitors on VHA premises.
• Does not specify enforcement mechanisms, exceptions, or new funding for implementation.
• Requires VA to update facility policies, signage, and staff training to implement the ban.
• Likely increases need for tobacco cessation supports and clinical management for nicotine dependence.