HB194

AN ACT relating to cigar bars.

Chamber Passed·2/4/26

Kentucky HB194 regulates cigar bars, allowing them to operate where other similar businesses are permitted, subject to local ordinances and state.

Kentucky HB194 establishes regulations for cigar bars, defining them as establishments that sell cigars, pipe tobacco, and related items, and generate at least 15% of their income from these sales. Cigar bars must obtain permits from local governments, which may require inspections and reasonable fees. Local governments can allow cigar bars to operate without a quota retail drink license.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 69–24 · Feb 4
Current
Committee on Committees
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

69 Yea

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24 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 28

12:00 PM

House Committee On Local Government

Jan 27

9:00 AM

House Committee On Local Government

History

Feb 4

Senate

received in Senate

Feb 4

Senate

to Committee on Committees (S)

Feb 3

House

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