© UVMSmoking will no longer be allowed in cars with anyone under 18 years old in a new Illinois law.Gov. Its sponsors include State Sen. Julie Morrison and State Rep. Jonathan Carroll.The American Lung Association sent a statement in response to the bill passing. It said the law, which takes effect on Jan. 1, 2020, will "make a significant impact" on the health of minors. "According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the deadly potential of secondhand smoke led to about 2,500,000 nonsmokers dying from health issues since 1964. The ALA said over 41,000 people in the U.S. die from exposure to secondhand smoke every year.