Engrossed
2026 Regular Session

HB194

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AN ACT relating to cigar bars.

Create a new section of KRS Chapter 65 to define "cigar bar" and "local government"; allow the operation of cigar bars in areas where establishments holding valid quota retail drink licenses are held and allow certain local government controls on the establishment of cigar bars, including permits, controls for smoke, smoke-free deliver spaces, notice of the presence of smoke, and prohibition of other types of smoking contrivances; allow a local government to permit the operation of cigar bars without holding a valid quota retail drink license.

Local MandateAlcoholic BeveragesCitiesCommerceConsumer ProtectionCountiesLocal GovernmentPublic HealthSpecial DistrictsTobacco

Introduced: January 7, 2026

Last action: February 4, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)
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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Local Government (H)
Jan 28, 2026 · House
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar With Committee Substitute (1)
Jan 29, 2026 · House
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Tuesday, February 03 2026 (clerical)
Feb 3, 2026 · House
3rd Reading, Passed 69-24 With Committee Substitute (1) (clerical)
Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
Received In Senate

Primary Sponsor

Portrait of Chris Lewis
Chris Lewis

Representative · House District 029

Primary sponsor
chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
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Co-sponsors (10)

Portrait of Michael Meredith
Michael Meredith

Representative · House District 019

Co-sponsor
Michael.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Emily Callaway
Emily Callaway

Representative · House District 037

Co-sponsor
emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Beverly Chester-Burton
Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

Co-sponsor
beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Jim Gooch
Jim Gooch

Representative · House District 012

Co-sponsor
Jim.Gooch@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Peyton Griffee
Peyton Griffee

Representative · House District 026

Co-sponsor
peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Daniel Grossberg
Daniel Grossberg

Representative · House District 030

Co-sponsor
daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Mark Hart
Mark Hart

Representative · House District 078

Co-sponsor
Mark.Hart@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Thomas Huff
Thomas Huff

Representative · House District 049

Co-sponsor
Thomas.Huff@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of T.J. Roberts
T.J. Roberts

Representative · House District 066

Co-sponsor
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
Portrait of Susan Tyler Witten
Susan Tyler Witten

Representative · House District 031

Co-sponsor
susan.witten@kylegislature.gov

Roll calls

February 3, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 69-24 with Committee Substitute (1)

Yea: 69
Nay: 24
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February 3, 2026

House: 3rd reading, passed 69-24 with Committee Substitute (1)

Yea: 69
Nay: 24