Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1362: Retail Sales and Use Tax; sales through vending machines.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1362 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Retail Sales and Use Tax; sales through vending machines. Primary sponsor: Joe McNamara (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Finance.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Sales and use tax; sales through vending machines. Provides that, beginning January 1, 2027, only a one percent local sales and use tax shall be applied to sales through vending machines of food purchased for human consumption or essential personal hygiene products. Under current law, the rate applicable to such sales is 5.3 percent or six percent, as applicable depending on the locality, plus the one percent local sales and use tax.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McNamara | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Finance
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 3-N)
- Assigned HFIN sub: Subcommittee #2
- Fiscal Impact statement From TAX (1/31/2026 6:51 pm)
- Referred to Committee on Finance
- Presented and ordered printed 26105181D