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WI AB211
Bill
Status
12/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nate Gustafson
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AI Summary
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Creates an exemption from Wisconsin's public smoking ban for tobacco bars established on or after June 4, 2009, that permit only cigar and pipe smoking
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Prohibits persons under age 21 from entering exempt tobacco bars and requires conspicuous signage indicating smoking is allowed
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Requires all employees to sign written acknowledgements that they will be exposed to secondhand smoke
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Excludes retail food establishments from qualifying for the exemption
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Mandates tobacco bars submit building plans demonstrating sufficient air filtration and exhaust systems when applying for or renewing Class "B" or "Class B" liquor licenses
Legislative Description
Exempting tobacco bars from the public smoking ban.
Last Action
Report vetoed by the Governor on 12-5-2025
12/5/2025