VA HB 1197
Status unknownAlcoholic beverage control; suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses, reinstatement.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did VA HB 1197 pass?
The current status of VA HB 1197 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-02-18): Left in Committee General Laws
What is VA HB 1197 about?
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establishment solely due to the fact that the establishment's food establishment permit from the Department of Health was revoked or suspended, the Board shall automatically reinstate such license once the Department of Health has reinstated the food establishment permit, provided that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.
Who sponsors VA HB 1197?
Phillip A. Scott is the primary sponsor of VA HB 1197.
Description
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establishment solely due to the fact that the establishment's food establishment permit from the Department of Health was revoked or suspended, the Board shall automatically reinstate such license once the Department of Health has reinstated the food establishment permit, provided that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.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-02-18 — Left in Committee General Laws
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Phillip A. Scottprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
Newest first
2026-02-18
Left in Committee General Laws
2026-02-03
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
2026-01-26
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1197)
2026-01-26
Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
referral-committee
2026-01-14
Referred to Committee on General Laws
referral-committee
2026-01-14
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101639D
filing,introduction
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Documents
Votes
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table
2026-02-03 · pass · 7-2
Member-level votes (10)
- Luke E. Torian: yes
- Marcia S. "Cia" Price: yes
- Holly M. Seibold: yes
- Joshua G. Cole: yes
- Phil M. Hernandez: yes
- Atoosa R. Reaser: yes
- Katrina Callsen: yes
- Barry D. Knight: not voting
- James W. Morefield: no
- Terry L. Austin: no
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
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