State Status
Any Preemption
Pending Legislation
Legislative Summary
HB4163 - (workplaces, restaurants & bars; preemption repeal) - A Bill entitled public health code - Sent to Conference Committee; House Conferees Named - Session Adjourned
This bill prohibits smoking in enclosed workplaces and public places, including restaurants and bars, and would repeal preemption.The bill was amended by the House to exempt cigar bars, casinos, and has provisions for collective bargaining agreements. The bill was later amended by the Senate, which removed the previous exemptions for cigar bars, casinos and collective bargaining agreements. HB6451 was introduced, which would create a number of exemptions to this bill, HB4163.
Preemptive Action
No
Anti-Preemptive Clause
Yes