Engrossed
2026 Regular Session
HB194
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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)
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
chris.lewis@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (10)
Michael.Meredith@kylegislature.gov
emily.callaway@kylegislature.gov
beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov
Jim.Gooch@kylegislature.gov
peyton.griffee@kylegislature.gov
daniel.grossberg@kylegislature.gov
Mark.Hart@kylegislature.gov
Thomas.Huff@kylegislature.gov
tj.roberts@kylegislature.gov
susan.witten@kylegislature.gov
Roll calls
February 3, 2026
House: 3rd reading, passed 69-24 with Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 69
Nay: 24
February 3, 2026
House: 3rd reading, passed 69-24 with Committee Substitute (1)
Yea: 69
Nay: 24
