‘Freedom’ versus public health: Kentucky House passes cigar bar bill

By: Sarah Ladd

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 3, 2026

Words: 648

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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FRANKFORT — A bill exempting cigar bars from local smoking bans in Kentucky passed the House Tuesday 69-24 with bipartisan support and opposition.

HB 194 progress

House Bill 194 would carve out an exemption in local smoke-free laws for businesses to operate as cigar bars if they meet certain requirements: Businesses would have to hold a valid alcoholic beverage license and make at least …

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