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VA HB934

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marcus Simon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes licensed distillers in Virginia to sell spirits at retail for on-premises consumption or in closed containers for off-premises consumption at government stores established on their licensed premises, expanding beyond the previous limit of organized tasting events only

  • Increases the daily limit for spirits that can be sold to any person at distillery locations from three ounces to six ounces

  • Requires distillers serving spirits to have food "reasonably available" at all times, defined as substantial prepared items like sandwiches, wraps, pizza, or salads with protein (not just prepackaged snacks); failure to comply may result in reconsideration of the agency agreement

  • Contains a sunset provision expiring July 1, 2028, and requires the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to collect compliance data and report to legislative committees by November 1, 2026 and November 1, 2027

  • Directs the Authority to convene a stakeholder group to review manufacturer event licenses and off-site sales privileges, with findings due by December 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Alcoholic beverage control; distiller's licensees as agents of Board, sale of alcoholic beverages.

Last Action

Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB934)

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/27/2026
Rehabilitation and Social Services2/18/2026
Appropriations: Transportation & Public Safety2/5/2026
Appropriations2/5/2026
General Laws: ABC/Gaming1/26/2026
General Laws1/13/2026

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