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WV SB928

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "Low-Proof Spirit Alcohol Products" as distilled alcoholic beverages containing 0.5% to 15.5% alcohol by volume, packaged in containers not exceeding 25 fluid ounces

  • Allows licensed distilleries to manufacture these products under existing distillery license requirements with no additional license fees

  • Permits sale and distribution through the same channels as nonintoxicating beer, but prohibits sales in growlers

  • Imposes a tax of $1.25 per gallon on Low-Proof Spirit Alcohol Products sold by distilleries and suppliers to distributors, with monthly reporting requirements due by the 16th of each month

  • Takes effect 90 days after passage and grants rulemaking authority to the West Virginia Alcohol Beverage Control Commissioner and Tax Commissioner

Legislative Description

Relating to manufacture, sale, and distribution of low-proof spirit alcohol products

Alcoholic Liquors and Beers

Last Action

Markup Discussion

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/5/2026
Finance2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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