Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 620: Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 620 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. ABC Authority; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers, etc. Primary sponsor: Adam P. Ebbin. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 12, 2026): Governor's recommendation received by Senate.
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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; permitting of retail tobacco product retailers; purchase, possession, and sale of retail tobacco products; penalties; report. Transitions and provides a more comprehensive structure for the current licensing and enforcement responsibilities related to liquid nicotine and retail tobacco products from the Department of Taxation to a permitting system administered by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. The bill requires the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage and Control Authority to conduct an unannounced buyer operation at least once every 24 months to verify that a permittee, defined in the bill, is not selling retail tobacco products to persons under 21 years of age. Portions of the bill have a delayed effective date of October 1, 2026. This bill is identical to HB 308.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam P. Ebbin | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Schuyler VanValkenburg | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Governor's recommendation received by Senate
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB620)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB620ER)
- Enrolled
- Conference report agreed to by House (93-Y 3-N 0-A)
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 2-N 0-A)
- Conference Report released
- House Conferees: Hope, Carroll, Fowler
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