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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
01/27/2026
01/27/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores; tastings. Allows an authorized employee of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to conduct an organized tasting event at a government store. The bill also clarifies that any products used in connection with distilled spirits as approved by the Board may be sold at government stores. The bill also removes the option to obtain a permit to purchase certain grain spirits or alcohol with a proof greater than 151 from government stores for commercial or culinary use.
AI Summary
This bill allows authorized employees of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the Authority) or their agents to conduct organized tasting events at government stores, which are state-run liquor stores. It also clarifies that products approved by the Board, which refers to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board, can be sold at these government stores, expanding beyond just alcoholic beverages to include items like mixers and garnishes used with distilled spirits. The bill also makes minor technical changes to existing law regarding how sales prices are determined and how payments are accepted.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A) (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB385 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB385) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1130602.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB385/text/HB385E |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From DPB (1/26/2026 11:07 am) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1096536.PDF |
| ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB385/text/HB385AHC1 |
| ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB385/text/HB385AH1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB385/text/HB385 |
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