Modifying the spirits, beer, and wine theater license.
HB 2476 removes a requirement that theaters must have no more than 120 seats per screen to qualify for a spirits, beer, and wine license. The bill directly affects theaters seeking alcohol licenses, allowing larger venues (over 120 seats) to qualify if they implement strict alcohol control plans to prevent minors from accessing alcohol or drinking areas. Key provisions include mandatory alcohol server training, written plans detailing where alcohol and minors are permitted, and penalties for violations involving minors. The bill also permits tax-exempt theaters to partner with beverage manufacturers for brand advertising under specific rules, but the main change focuses on expanding license eligibility for larger theaters.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Mar 11, 2026
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Added official certification block including signatures from the Speaker of the House, President of the Senate, and Chief Clerk.
Included final vote counts (81-15 in House, 38-10 in Senate) and passage dates.
Updated the document title to reflect it has passed the legislature and is now an enrolled bill.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 3, 2026 · House Feb 16, 2026
How they voted
39–11
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 51
Mar 3, 2026
D
Democratic31
74% Yea
R
Republican20
80% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
12
Committee
8
Mar 11, 2026
Signed into law
Governor signed.
executive
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
President signed.
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Speaker signed.
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (39-11-1)
senate
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Minority; do not pass.
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
LC - Majority; do pass.
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
Executive action taken in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:45 AM.
upper
Feb 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Labor & Commerce at 10:30 AM.
upper
Feb 16, 2026
Lower · Passed
Floor amendment(s) adopted.
lower
Jan 30, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules 2 Review.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority; without recommendation.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Executive action taken in the House Committee on Consumer Protection & Business at 1:30 PM.
lower
Jan 21, 2026
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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