HB308
Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 5, 2026
House: Committee substitute printed 26106706D-H1
Chief Patron:
Patrick Hope (D)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers; purchase, possession, and sale of retail tobacco products; penalties; report.
Transitions and provides a more comprehensive structure for the current licensing and enforcement responsibilities related to liquid nicotine and retail tobacco products from the Department of Taxation to a permitting system administered by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority.-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103429D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/21/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
- 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/02/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: House subcommittee offered
- 02/03/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 1-N)
- 02/04/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/05/2026 - House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Appropriations
- 02/05/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB308)
- 02/05/2026 - House: Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
- 02/05/2026 - House: Committee substitute printed 26106706D-H1
