Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 211: Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.

Vetoed Last action May 13, 2026: Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82

Plain-language summary

AB 211 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on April 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban. Primary sponsor: Gus Gustafson (Republican), Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic), Calvin Callahan (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dave Armstrong (Republican), Shannon Zimmerman (Republican), Paul Melotik (Republican), Lindee Brill (Republican), Scott Krug (Republican), Joel Kitchens (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Will Penterman (Republican), Chuck Wichgers (Republican), Treig Pronschinske (Republican), Jeff Mursau (Republican), Dave Murphy (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Duke Tucker (Republican), Brent Jacobson (Republican), Elijah Behnke (Republican), Alex Dallman (Republican), Adam Neylon (Republican), Bob Wittke (Republican), Christine Sinicki (Democratic), Jim Piwowarczyk (Republican), Jessie Rodriguez (Republican), Vinnie Miresse (Democratic), Karen Kirsch (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 13, 2026): Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gus Gustafson (Republican); Sylvia Ortiz-Velez (Democratic); Calvin Callahan (Republican); Rick Gundrum (Republican); and 27 more. 5 co-sponsors.