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Int 0947-2026 Bill Laid Over in Committee

The operation of tobacco bars.

Where it stands: In the Committee on Health; last step: health postponed a decision on Oct 19, 2026.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee hearing (current step)
  3. Committee vote
  4. Council vote
  5. Mayor
  6. Law

Official summary

This bill would allow a business entity registered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as a tobacco bar to seek the transfer of its registration, as well as a one-time transfer of its tobacco retail dealer license, upon a showing of financial hardship and that registration for a new location is warranted, to operate within the same or a different community district.

Timeline

  1. Thu, Jun 11, 2026
    Introduced in the Council
    Formally read into the record at a Stated Meeting.
    City Council: “Introduced by Council”
  2. Thu, Jun 11, 2026
    Sent to committee
    Assigned to a committee, which must hold a hearing before any vote.
    City Council: “Referred to Comm by Council” · meeting
  3. Mon, Oct 19, 2026
    Public hearing: Health
    Council members heard testimony from the public and city agencies.
    Committee on Health: “Hearing Held by Committee” · meeting
  4. Mon, Oct 19, 2026
    Health postponed a decision
    No vote yet; the item can come back at a later meeting.
    Committee on Health: “Laid Over by Committee” · meeting

How members voted

No roll-call votes recorded yet.