AB 211: Relating to: exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
AB 211 status: To Governor — Failed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82 (updated May 13, 2026).
What this bill does
Overall score
Bill summary
OfficialLawmakers are currently deciding whether "tobacco bars" should be allowed to let people smoke inside, even though smoking is banned in most other indoor public places.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- limited regulatory burden on specific niche businesses
Risks
- increased indoor concentrations of secondhand smoke
- potential degradation of public indoor air quality standards
Economy
Benefits
- supports revenue growth for specific tobacco-focused establishments
Risks
- potential for long-term public healthcare cost increases
- workplace safety implications for employees
Society
Benefits
- aligns with consumer freedom and personal choice
Risks
- reverses public health progress regarding smoke-free environments
- exposure risks for non-smoking staff
How trustworthy & consequential it is
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
lowlow
Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Exposure to secondhand smoke poses documented occupational health risks to employees.
Analysis based on bill abstract; full statutory text not reviewed.
Where it stands
Introduced
CompleteCommittee
CompleteFloor
CompleteGovernor
CurrentFailed to pass notwithstanding the objections of the Governor pursuant to Joint Rule 82
Enacted
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