SB809Introduced in the Senate
Alcoholic beverage control; manufacturer license, small commercial winery, sale at events.
Introduced by Richard Stuart, District 25
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Alcoholic beverage control; manufacturer license; small commercial winery; sale at events. Allows a licensed small commercial winery, defined in the bill, to sell at retail (i) wine manufactured by such licensee, (ii) wine manufactured by a contract winemaking facility with which the licensee has entered into an agreement pursuant to regulations of the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority, and (iii) wine purchased from a wholesale wine licensee at the site of an event licensed by the Board and conducted for the purpose of featuring and educating the consuming public about wine. The bill specifies that such small commercial wineries shall be limited to five such events per year.
Where it stands
Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)
February 6, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N) · February 6, 2026
13
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Absent |
| Timmy French | 1 | Yes |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | Yes |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | 16 | Yes |
| Emily Brewer | 17 | Yes |
| Bill DeSteph | 20 | Yes |
| Angelia Williams Graves | 21 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | Yes |
Bill history
Presented and ordered printed 26104881D
Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB809)
Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)
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