Environment
Critical outlook
30%
Benefits
- limited regulatory burden on specific niche businesses
Risks
- increased indoor concentrations of secondhand smoke
- potential degradation of public indoor air quality standards
StateWisconsinTo Governor
AB 211: Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
Gus Gustafson
AB 211 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
40OUT OF 100
Score:40/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
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Constitutionality80%
Bipartisan30%
Public opinion40%
Bill summary
The bill seeks to create a targeted regulatory exemption to existing state-wide indoor air quality laws affecting specific business operations.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- supports revenue growth for specific tobacco-focused establishments
Risks
- potential for long-term public healthcare cost increases
- workplace safety implications for employees
Society
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- aligns with consumer freedom and personal choice
Risks
- reverses public health progress regarding smoke-free environments
- exposure risks for non-smoking staff
Technology Industry
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Civic Accountability
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Exposure to secondhand smoke poses documented occupational health risks to employees.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on bill abstract; full statutory text not reviewed.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedComplete
- CommitteeComplete
- Chamber votesComplete
- Final agreementComplete
- GovernorCurrent
- EnactedUpcoming
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