Missouri · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1856: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.27 per pack to be used for public education and health care purposes, upon voter approval

In committee Last action May 15, 2026: Referred: Emerging Issues(H)

Plain-language summary

HB 1856 is a bill introduced in the Missouri House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases the cigarette tax from $0.17 per pack of 20 cigarettes to $0.27 per pack to be used for public education and health care purposes, upon voter approval. Primary sponsor: Steve Butz (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 15, 2026): Referred: Emerging Issues(H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Steve Butz (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.