2026 House Bill 5931

Tobacco: other; cigar bars and tobacco specialty retail stores; modify affidavit submission process for.

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled “Public health code,” by amending section 12606a (MCL 333.12606a), as amended by 2023 PA 318.

AI Analysis – Experimental

Updates Michigan's Public Health Code to clarify and streamline the exemption process for cigar bars and tobacco specialty retail stores from indoor smoking bans, introduces an online affidavit system, and ensures exemptions are transferable, while maintaining key public health protections.

Introduced in the House

April 30, 2026

Introduced by Rep. Joseph Aragona (R-60) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Angela Rigas (R-79) and Mike Harris (R-52)

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

June 11, 2026

Reported with substitute H-1

June 17, 2026

Substitute H-1 concurred in by voice vote

June 18, 2026

Passed in the House 99 to 7 (details)

Motion to give immediate effect by Rep. Bryan Posthumus (R-90)

The motion prevailed by voice vote

Received in the Senate

June 23, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs