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WA HB2476

Bill

Status

Passed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeremie Dufault

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the 120-seat-per-screen capacity limit for theaters to qualify for a spirits, beer, and wine theater license, allowing larger theaters to obtain the license

  • Theaters must still meet existing requirements: maintaining facilities for preparing and serving complete meals with tabletop accommodations for in-theater dining

  • Annual license fee remains $2,500

  • All other existing regulations unchanged, including alcohol control plan requirements for theaters frequented by minors and mandatory server training

Legislative Description

Modifying the spirits, beer, and wine theater license.

Last Action

Effective date 6/11/2026.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/25/2026
Labor & Commerce2/18/2026
Rules1/30/2026
Consumer Protection & Business1/14/2026

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