State Status
No Preemption
Legislative Summary
HB2691 - (preemptive bar exemption) - A bill relating to smoking - Session Adjourned
This bill weakens the existing smokefree law by establishing a smoking permit program that allows smoking in any bar, club, or cabaret that has a smoking license. This bill is also preemptive as it prohibits local laws from restricting smoking within establishments with a valid smoking permit.
Preemptive Action
YES
Anti-Preemptive Clause
No