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Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session

Virginia HB 385

Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores, tastings.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Summary

Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS PASSED

Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores; tastings. Allows an authorized employee of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to conduct an organized tasting event at a government store. The bill also clarifies that any products used in connection with distilled spirits as approved by the Board may be sold at government stores. The bill also removes the option to obtain a permit to purchase certain grain spirits or alcohol with a proof greater than 151 from government stores for commercial or culinary use.

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Roll-call votes

State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Feb 24, 2026
Senate		Passage RpassSet your home in Virginia to see
Feb 23, 2026
Senate		Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading)passSet your home in Virginia to see
Feb 20, 2026
Senate		Reported from Rehabilitation and Social ServicespassSet your home in Virginia to see
Jan 28, 2026
House		H VOTE:passSet your home in Virginia to see
Jan 22, 2026
House		Reported from General Laws with amendment(s)passSet your home in Virginia to see
Jan 20, 2026
House		Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s)passSet your home in Virginia to see

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