Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 741: Alcoholic beverage control; retail licenses for public golf courses.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 741 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Alcoholic beverage control; retail licenses for public golf courses. Primary sponsor: Wren Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee General Laws.
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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; retail licenses; public golf courses. Allows the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to issue an on-and-off premises wine and beer license to public golf courses that authorizes the licensee to sell wine and beer for on-premises consumption in areas of the golf course approved by the Board. The bill provides that such licenses shall not be subject to any monthly food sales requirement and may be issued to a golf course that offers either nine-hole or 18-hole layout and is open to the general public for play on a fee or permit basis.
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 General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (9-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB741)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104269D