Javascript is required to run this page

HB1181

Alcoholic beverage control; expands definition of special events, mixed beverage caterer's licenses.

Status:
In House

Chief Patron:
Paul Krizek (D)

Session:
2026 Regular Session

Summary

As Introduced. Alcoholic beverage control; special events; mixed beverage caterer's licenses.

Expands the definition of 'special event' used in the context of alcoholic beverage control to include events where a duly organized nonprofit corporation or association is engaged to be the concession operator entitled to the net proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages for such event. The bill also allows mixed beverage caterers' licenses to be granted to a person regularly engaged in the business of providing food and beverages to others for service at cultural or sporting events sponsored by a locality, destination marketing organization, or regional attractions marketing agency. (Less)
  • Bill History

  • 01/14/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103889D
  • 01/14/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
  • 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
  • 01/26/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
  • 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1181)
  • 01/27/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
  • 01/28/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
  • 01/29/2026 - House: Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

Full text and vote history:

Virginia Legislative Information System

RichmondSunlight.com


See other bills related to: