SSB 3142: Relating to cigar bars by modifying the smokefree air Act and allowing for certain delivery sales, providing for a fee, and including effective date provisions

What it does

This bill relates to cigar bars by modifying the smokefree air Act and allowing for certain delivery sales. SMOKEFREE AIR ACT. The bill modifies Code chapter 142D (smokefree air Act) by exempting cigar bars from the smokefree air Act if the cigar bar meets the definition of a cigar bar created in the bill.47A, (5) maintains a walk-in humidor or a humidor with a capacity of storing at least 150 cigars, (6) posts at every entrance a declaration that smoking is permitted on the premises and persons under the age of years of age are prohibited from entry, (7) does not allow the smoking of any other product other than premium cigars, and (8) sells only premium cigars.

Senate subcommittee · named February 10, 2026

• Sen. Scott Webster (R) · scott.webster@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Izaah Knox (D) · izaah.knox@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Carrie Koelker (R) · carrie.koelker@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 4 for, 9 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Cigar Association of America, Inc.; Kairos Nexus; RAI Service Co.

Against: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN); American Heart Association; American Lung Association; Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights; CAFE Iowa Citizen's Action Network (Clean Air for Everyone); Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Nurses Association; The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids

In plain words

1. February 10, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Commerce committee
2. February 10, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Webster, Knox and Koelker
3. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2444