Alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores, tastings.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to amend and reenact § 4.1-119 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; operation of government stores; tastings.” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
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
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Jan 12, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter 128 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Elizabeth B. Bennett-Parker
Recorded votes
Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-24 · P · Y 38, N 1, X 1
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-23 · P · Y 37, X 3
Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)Senate · 2026-02-20 · P · Y 15
Read third time and passed House (91-Y 5-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-01-28 · P · Y 91, N 5, X 4
Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (20-Y 1-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-22 · P · Y 20, N 1, X 1
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 1-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-20 · P · Y 8, N 1, X 1
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 128.