by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 9, 2026 | Cigar Action
The Massachusetts Legislature is considering so-called “Nicotine Free Generation” legislation through S. 2888 and H. 2562, a modern attempt at prohibition that would impose a permanent, generational smoking ban. This one-size-fits-all policy ignores clear...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 9, 2026 | Cigar Action
New Jersey lawmakers are considering NJ AB1035, a commonsense bill that would create a narrow exemption to the state’s indoor smoking ban for cigar nights held at racetracks and off-track wagering facilities. These events are limited, well-regulated, and...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 3, 2026 | Cigar Action
Rhode Island lawmakers are considering H7127, a bill that would impose a 300 percent increase on the cigar tax cap, raising it from $0.50 per cigar to $2.00 per cigar, effective September 1, 2026. This proposal would directly harm small, locally...
by Premium Cigar Association | Feb 3, 2026 | Cigar Action
Nebraska lawmakers are considering LB1238, a bill that would raise the state excise tax on premium cigars from 20 percent to 30 percent. That is a 50 percent tax increase on cigars, and it would hit small businesses, consumers, and local economies hard. This proposal...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 29, 2026 | Cigar Action
Hawaii lawmakers are considering SB 2384, a bill that would prohibit the retail sale of flavored nicotine products, including flavored cigars beginning January 1, 2027. This proposal targets adult consumers and the small businesses that serve them. Flavored cigars are...
by Premium Cigar Association | Jan 28, 2026 | Cigar Action
Mississippi House Bill 253 would impose one of the most extreme smoking bans in the country. This bill goes far beyond traditional indoor smoking laws and would effectively eliminate cigar lounges and other adult-only establishments.If passed, HB 253 would: Ban...
