HB 1197 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Alcoholic beverage control; suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses, reinstatement.

Summary
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establishment solely due to the fact that the establishment's food establishment permit from the Department of Health was revoked or suspended, the Board shall automatically reinstate such license once the Department of Health has reinstated the food establishment permit, provided that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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Committee
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Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee General Laws
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
lower
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
lower
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Phil Scott
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