General Laws - ABC/Gaming Subcommittee Agenda
Chair: Torian, Luke E.
Meeting Date & Time: 02/03/2026 Immediately upon adjournment of full committee Add to Calendar
Location: House Committee Room B - 205
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Active item: Meeting Adjourned
Video: Archived
Committee Clerk: (804) 698-1940
DLS Contact: Binns (804) 698-1812; Mey (804) 698-1870; Manjarrez (804) 698-1853
Bills to be Heard
| Bill(s) | Patron | Title |
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| HB161 | Simon | Virginia Lottery; internet gaming authorized, definitions, effective clause. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4100 and 58.1-4102 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 41 of Title 58.1 an article numbered 12, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4142 through 58.1-4157, relating to Virginia Lottery; casinos; internet gaming authorized; penalties. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (5-Y 4-N)Yeas (5): Torian, Price, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Morefield Nays (4): Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Austin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/4/2026 - Senate requested conference committee • 3/4/2026 - Conferees appointed by Senate • 3/4/2026 - Senate Conferees: Locke, McPike, Pillion • 3/9/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate • 3/9/2026 - Conference report agreed to by Senate Related Bills: SB118 (Locke) Commerce, Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB308 | Hope | Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc. |
Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (8-Y 1-N)Yeas (8): Torian, Price, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Austin Nays (1): Morefield Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 3/5/2026 - Rules suspended • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 3/5/2026 - Passed by for the day • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) • 3/6/2026 - Passed by for the day Related Bills: SB620 (Ebbin) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB729 | Leftwich | Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-4128.1, relating to casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N)Yeas (8): Torian, Price, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Austin Nays (1): Morefield Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N) |
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| HB934 | Simon | Alcoholic beverage control; distiller's licensees as agents of Board, sale of alcoholic beverages. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-119 and 4.1-206.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; government stores; distiller's licensees as agents of the Board; sale of alcoholic beverages. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 2-N)Yeas (7): Torian, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Austin Nays (2): Price, Morefield Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/27/2026 - Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N) • 2/27/2026 - Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations • 2/27/2026 - Committee substitute printed 26108811D-S1 • 3/6/2026 - Placed on Finance and Appropriations docket for Mar 06, 2026 • 3/6/2026 - Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 0-N) Related Bills: SB424 (Perry) Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N) |
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| HB975 | Bennett-Parker | Alcoholic beverage control; food-to-beverage ratio, report. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-100, 4.1-111, and 4.1-206.3 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; food-to-beverage ratio; report. Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 3-N)Yeas (6): Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Austin Nays (3): Torian, Price, Morefield Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (35-Y 4-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (6-Y 3-N) |
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| HB980 | Garrett | Alcoholic beverage control; voluntary no-buy program court-ordered inclusion on list of excluded persons. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-103 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-334.1, relating to alcoholic beverage control; voluntary no-buy program; court-ordered inclusion on list of excluded persons. Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N 1-A)Yeas (8): Torian, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Morefield, Austin Abstaining (1): Price Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Transportation and Public Safety Subcommittee Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1157 | Krizek | Charitable gaming; denial, suspension, or revocation of permit. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact § 18.2-340.20 of the Code of Virginia, relating to charitable gaming; denial, suspension, or revocation of permit. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Torian, Price, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Morefield, Austin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/20/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/23/2026 - Read third time • 2/23/2026 - Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/25/2026 - Signed by President ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1197 | Scott, P.A. | Alcoholic beverage control; suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses, reinstatement. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-227.1, relating to alcoholic beverage control; suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses; reinstatement. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)Yeas (7): Torian, Price, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen Nays (2): Morefield, Austin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N) |
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| HB1343 | Bulova | Alcoholic beverage control; banquet license, municipality or nonprofit organization. |
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Summary: An Act to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-103 and 4.1-215 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; banquet license; municipality or nonprofit organization. Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)Yeas (9): Torian, Price, Seibold, Cole, J.G., Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen, Morefield, Austin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
Senate Committee Actions: • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day (Voice Vote) • 2/23/2026 - Passed by for the day • 2/24/2026 - Read third time • 2/24/2026 - Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A) • 2/26/2026 - Signed by President Related Bills: SB532 (Stuart) ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N) |
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| HB1429 | Simon | Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, designer and vintage spirit bottles. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-100 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; definitions; designer and vintage spirit bottles.
Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) Last actions:
ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) |
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| HB1484 | Wilt | Alcoholic beverage control; designated outdoor refreshment areas. |
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Summary: A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-206.3 and 4.1-212 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; designated outdoor refreshment areas. Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 3-N)Yeas (6): Torian, Price, Seibold, Hernandez, Reaser, Callsen Nays (3): Cole, J.G., Morefield, Austin Not Voting (1): Knight Last actions:
ABC/Gaming Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 3-N) |
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