Ohio · 136th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 549: Regulate cigar bars; create cigar sales and use tax exemption
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 549 is a bill introduced in the Ohio House on October 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Regulate cigar bars; create cigar sales and use tax exemption. Primary sponsor: Brian Lorenz (Republican). Most recent recorded action (October 29, 2025): Referred to committee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
To amend sections 3794.03, 5739.02, and 5739.03 and to enact sections 3794.21, 3794.22, 3794.23, and 3794.24 of the Revised Code to regulate cigar bars and to exempt cigars smoked on the premises of a cigar bar from sales and use tax.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Lorenz | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to committee
- Introduced