Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1181: Alcoholic beverage control; expands definition of special events, mixed beverage caterer's licenses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1181 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Alcoholic beverage control; expands definition of special events, mixed beverage caterer's licenses. Primary sponsor: Paul Krizek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Alcoholic beverage control; special events; mixed beverage caterer's licenses. Expands the definition of "special event" used in the context of alcoholic beverage control to include events where a duly organized nonprofit corporation or association is engaged to be the concession operator entitled to the net proceeds from the sale of alcoholic beverages for such event. The bill also allows mixed beverage caterers' licenses to be granted to a person regularly engaged in the business of providing food and beverages to others for service at cultural or sporting events sponsored by a locality, destination marketing organization, or regional attractions marketing agency.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
- Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1181)
- Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103889D