Regarding catered events with alcohol.
HB 1807 modifies Washington state law to create a new "caterer's license" allowing caterers to serve alcohol at events held on premises they own, lease, or operate, or at events sponsored by organizations, businesses, or individuals (with some exceptions for public events). It establishes annual fees ($200-$1,000) and waives these fees for certain licenses during a specific 12-month period (2021-2022), excluding licensees with health/safety violations. The bill requires caterers to notify the liquor board about event details and prohibits catering at locations already licensed to sell alcohol. The bill is pending in the House Consumer Protection & Business Committee after a public hearing.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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4
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Committee
2
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Executive session scheduled, but no action was taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 8:00 AM.
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Public hearing in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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