Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 151: Food service permits; out-of-state caterers.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 151 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Food service permits; out-of-state caterers. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Health and Human Services.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Department of Health; food service permits; out-of-state caterers. Directs the Department of Health to adopt regulations allowing caterers located outside of the Commonwealth to obtain a permit to provide food services for events located in the Commonwealth.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wren Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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 Committee Health and Human Services
- Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 7-N)
- Assigned sub: Health
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB151)
- Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102572D