H8138

In effect repeals the provisions of the newly enacted law prohibiting smoking in pari mutual facilities with the exception for businesses operating as a pari mutual facility smoking lounge.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8138 repeals the ban on smoking in pari mutual facilities, except for designated smoking lounges.

Rhode Island H8138 repeals the provisions of the newly enacted law prohibiting smoking in pari mutual facilities, with the exception for businesses operating as a pari mutual facility smoking lounge. This change allows for designated smoking areas within pari mutual facilities, while maintaining a ban on smoking in other areas. The act takes effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 30

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Apr 24

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)

Mar 27

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/30/2026)