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KS SB176

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Federal and State Affairs

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits smoking on the gaming floor of lottery gaming facilities and racetrack gaming facilities by removing the current exemption under the Kansas Indoor Clean Air Act

  • Expands the definition of "smoking" to include the use of electronic cigarettes and burning marijuana in any form or device

  • Removes several existing exemptions from the smoking ban, including hotel/motel rooms (up to 20%), private clubs with designated areas where minors are prohibited, charitable cigar dinners, and medical/clinical research facilities

  • Broadens the definition of "enclosed area" to include spaces with retractable dividers, garage doors, or other physical barriers, eliminating previous exceptions for partially open areas

  • Amends K.S.A. 21-6109 and 21-6110, taking effect upon publication in the statute book

Legislative Description

Amending the Kansas indoor clear air act to prohibit smoking on the gaming floor of a lottery gaming facility or racetrack gaming facility and amending the definition of smoking to include the use of an electronic cigarette and smoking marijuana.

Last Action

Senate Hearing: Monday, February 2, 2026, 10:30 AM Room 144-S - CANCELED

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Federal and State Affairs2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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