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VA HB385

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Bennett-Parker

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes employees of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to conduct organized tasting events at government stores, in addition to manufacturer employees and representatives who were previously authorized

  • Removes language allowing government stores to sell garnishes applied to the rim of a glass of distilled spirits from the list of approved products

  • Restricts sale of Class 1 neutral grain spirits above 151 proof to permits for industrial or medical use only, removing previous allowances for commercial and culinary purposes

  • Makes technical corrections throughout the statute, including changing "at government stores" to "in government stores" and standardizing formatting of terms like "off-premises"

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores, tastings.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rehabilitation and Social Services1/29/2026
General Laws: ABC/Gaming1/19/2026
General Laws1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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