HB385Introduced in the House of Delegates
Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores, tastings.
Introduced by Elizabeth Bennett-Parker, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0128)
April 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A) · February 24, 2026
38
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100401D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 1-N)
Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (20-Y 1-N)
Fiscal Impact statement From DPB (1/26/2026 11:07 am)
Read first time
Read second time
committee amendments agreed to
Engrossed by House as amended
Read third time and passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB385)
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB385ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB385)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 128 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0128)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Virginia Legislature website
- ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Amendment (amendment)
- ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Amendment (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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