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H8138Introduced in the House

In effect repeals the provisions of the newly enacted law prohibiting smoking in pari mutual facilities with the exception for businesses operating as a pari mutual facility smoking lounge.

IntroducedHouse Labor

Introduced by Teresa Tanzi, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

HEALTH AND SAFETY -- PUBLIC HEALTH AND WORKPLACE SAFETY ACT - In effect repeals the provisions of the newly enacted law prohibiting smoking in pari mutual facilities with the exception for businesses operating as a pari mutual facility smoking lounge.

Where it stands

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)

April 24, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Introduced, referred to House Labor

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/30/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  5. Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/30/2026)

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