SB424Introduced in the Senate
Alcoholic beverage control; distiller's licensees as agents of Board, sale of alcoholic beverages.
Introduced by Russet Perry, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Alcoholic beverage control; government stores; distiller's licensees as agents of the Board; sale of alcoholic beverages. Allows certain holders of a distiller's license appointed as agents of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to sell spirits, beer, wine, or cider for on-premises or off-premises consumption, provided that the spirits, beer, wine, or cider are manufactured within the same licensed premises or on contiguous premises of such agent licensed as a distillery, brewery, or winery. Under current law, such agents of the Board are permitted to give samples of such alcoholic beverages.The bill also increases the amount of spirits such distiller's licensees may give or sell to any person per day from three ounces to six ounces and requires such distiller's licensees to have food reasonably available at all times when spirits are served. The bill provides that such food may be provided by food trucks, patrons providing their own food, or the agent of the Board and specifies that failure of such distiller's licensees to have food reasonably available may result in the Board's reconsideration of the agency agreement appointing such holder of a distiller's license or its officers and employees as agents of the Board.The bill requires the Authority to collect data regarding the compliance of distiller's licensees with the provisions of this bill and report such data to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services by November 1, 2026, and again by November 1, 2027. The bill also requires the Authority to convene a stakeholders group to review the manufacturer event licenses and off-site sales privileges granted to manufacturing licensees and report its findings and any recommendations for statutory or regulatory changes to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services no later than December 1, 2026. The bill sunsets on July 1, 2028.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0889)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Passed House (95-Y 3-N 0-A) · March 4, 2026
95
Yes
3
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
99 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hope | 1 | Yes |
| Adele McClure | 2 | Yes |
| Alfonso Lopez | 3 | Yes |
| Charniele Herring | 4 | Yes |
| Kirk McPike | 5 | Yes |
| Richard Sullivan | 6 | Yes |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | 7 | Yes |
| Irene Shin | 8 | Yes |
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | Yes |
| Dan Helmer | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104946D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB424)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB424)
Senate committee offered
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute (11-Y 0-N 4-A)
Committee substitute printed 26107379D-S1
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Passed by for the day
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB424)
Read second time
Rehabilitation and Social Services Substitute agreed to
Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 4-N 0-A)
Placed on Calendar
Read first time
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Reported from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (19-Y 1-N)
Assigned HAPP sub: Transportation & Public Safety
Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB424ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB424)
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 889 (effective 7/1/2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0889)
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