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WA HB1515
Bill
Status
Passed
5/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Julia Reed
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AI Summary
- Local governments may request Liquor and Cannabis Board approval for expanded outdoor alcohol service for licensees in their jurisdictions through December 31, 2027
- Cities with populations over 220,000 may allow multiple licensees on publicly owned civic campuses (up to 100 acres) to share alcohol service areas during up to 25 events annually, with up to 7 being multiday events
- Designated FIFA World Cup 2026 fan zones and host cities may operate expanded indoor and outdoor alcohol service during a single multiday event in June or July 2026
- Licensees may use permanent barriers, movable barriers, or fence-free demarcations to enclose outdoor service areas, and may share service areas with other licensees or non-alcohol businesses
- Local governments must provide adequate law enforcement and cleaning services in areas with expanded alcohol service, and must conduct public engagement reviews by September 1, 2026; the act expires December 31, 2027
Legislative Description
Modernizing the regulation of alcohol service in public spaces.
Last Action
Effective date 7/27/2025.
5/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/8/2025
Ways & Means4/1/2025
Labor & Commerce3/11/2025
Rules2/28/2025
Appropriations2/21/2025
Consumer Protection & Business1/22/2025
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