Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 194: AN ACT relating to cigar bars.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 194 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to cigar bars. Primary sponsor: Chris Lewis (Republican), Michael Meredith (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Jim Gooch (Republican), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Mark Hart (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Susan Witten (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Michael Meredith | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 19 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Jim Gooch | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 12 |
| Peyton Griffee | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Mark Hart | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 78 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Susan Witten | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 69-24 with Committee Substitute (1)
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 03 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Local Government (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House