Loading chat...
VA HB385
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
Click for details
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