Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1045: Va. Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1045 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license. Primary sponsor: Betsy Carr (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0255).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority; annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license. Allows the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to issue an annual mixed beverage performing arts facility license to persons operating food concessions at any performing arts facility located in the City of Richmond, provided that the performing arts facility (i) is occupied under a bona fide long-term lease or concession agreement, the original term of which was more than five years; (ii) has a capacity in excess of 400 patrons; (iii) has either been rehabilitated in accordance with historic preservation standards or has been in continuous operation for a period of at least 10 years at the same location and is located in the TOD-1 transit-oriented nodal district; and (iv) has monthly gross receipts from the sale of food cooked, or prepared, and consumed on the premises and nonalcoholic beverages served on the premises that meet or exceed the monthly minimum established by Board regulations for mixed beverage restaurants. The bill has an expiration date of January 1, 2027.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Carr | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 78 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0255)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 255 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1045)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1045ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate amendment agreed to by House (94-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate as amended
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