Kentucky 2026 Regular Session Status: Passed House Bipartisan · 9 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 194 — AN ACT relating to cigar bars.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (S)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.

Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Moderate chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 74% · high confidence

  • Passed House

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (9 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

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.

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1465 AN ACT relating to cigar bars.
UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 194/GA AN ACT relating to cigar bars.
Generates at least fifteen percent (15%) of its annual gross income from the on-site sale of cigars, pipe tobacco, paraphernalia and accessories related to the consumption of cigars and pipe tobacco, and rental of humidors, or a combination thereof;
Generates at least twenty-five percent (25%) of its annual gross income from the on-site sale of cigars, pipe tobacco, paraphernalia and accessories related to the consumption of cigars and pipe tobacco, and rental of humidors, or a combination thereof;
The smoking of cigars and pipe tobacco may occur within the interior or exterior space of a cigar bar operating within the Page 1 of 3 XXXX 1/6/2026 1:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1465 Commonwealth.
The smoking of cigars and pipe tobacco may occur within the interior or exterior space of a cigar bar operating within the Page 1 of 3 HB019410.100 - 1465 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:32 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 194/GA Commonwealth.
(c) A cigar bar shall provide notice that an individual entering its premises will Page 2 of 3 XXXX 1/6/2026 1:17 PM Jacketed UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS BR 1465 be exposed to cigar and pipe tobacco smoke in the establishment and that smoking or vaporizing of inhalants other than cigars or pipe tobacco is prohibited.
(c) A cigar bar shall provide notice that an individual entering its premises will Page 2 of 3 HB019410.100 - 1465 - XXXX 2/3/2026 2:32 PM GA UNOFFICIAL COPY 26 RS HB 194/GA be exposed to cigar and pipe tobacco smoke in the establishment and that smoking or vaporizing of inhalants other than cigars or pipe tobacco is prohibited.
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Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (S)

  2. received in Senate

  3. 3rd reading, passed 69-24 with Committee Substitute (1)

  4. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, February 03 2026

  5. 2nd reading, to Rules

  6. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)

  7. to Local Government (H)

  8. to Committee on Committees (H)

  9. introduced in House

Sponsors

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11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on · 24 voted No

Sponsors (11)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (127)

127 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Pass

Passed 69 Yea · 24 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 611107
Democrat 71300
Unaffiliated 1000
Total 692407
% of votes cast 69%24%0%7%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Lewis — Yea
Adam Moore Democrat Nay
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Nay
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Nay
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Nay
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Nay
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Nay
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Nay
Lisa Willner Democrat Nay
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Nay
Matthew Lehman Democrat Nay
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Nay
Pamela Stevenson Democrat Nay
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Sarah Stalker Democrat Nay
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Nay
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Nay
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Nay
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Nay
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Derek Lewis Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Yea
Jason Nemes Republican Yea
Jason Petrie Republican Yea
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Nay
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Yea
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Yea
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Yea
Michael Meredith Republican Not Voting
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Yea
Nick Wilson Republican Yea
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Yea
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Yea
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Not Voting
Scott Lewis Republican Yea
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Nay
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Steve Bratcher Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Yea
Steven Doan Republican Yea
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Nay
T.J. Roberts Republican Not Voting
Thomas Huff Republican Yea
Timmy Truett Republican Nay
Tom Smith Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Not Voting
Vanessa Grossl Republican Nay
Wade Williams Republican Yea
Walker Thomas Republican Nay
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 194 do?
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.
Who sponsors HB 194?
HB 194 is sponsored by Susan Witten (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Mark Hart (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Peyton Griffee (Republican), Jim Gooch Jr. (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), Emily Callaway (Republican), Michael Meredith (Republican), and Chris Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 194?
This bill has passed the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
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