HB1197Introduced in the House of Delegates
Alcoholic beverage control; suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses, reinstatement.
Introduced by Phillip Scott, District 63
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Alcoholic beverage control; suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses; reinstatement. Provides that if the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority suspends or revokes the license of a retail establishment solely due to the fact that the establishment's food establishment permit from the Department of Health was revoked or suspended, the Board shall automatically reinstate such license once the Department of Health has reinstated the food establishment permit, provided that the licensee is in compliance with all applicable provisions of law.
Where it stands
Left in Committee General Laws
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) · February 3, 2026
7
Yes
2
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Luke Torian | 24 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Terry Austin | 37 | No |
| James Morefield | 43 | No |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | Yes |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101639D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1197)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
Left in Committee General Laws
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