Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 833: Open containers; prohibition on consumption and possession in the passenger area of motor vehicles.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 833 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Open containers; prohibition on consumption and possession in the passenger area of motor vehicles. Primary sponsor: Danica Roem (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Open containers; prohibition on consumption and possession in the passenger area of motor vehicles.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danica Roem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“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 Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB833)
- Committee substitute printed 26107444D-S1
- Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (6-Y 5-N 4-A)
- Senate committee offered
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB833)
- Rereferred from Rehabilitation and Social Services to Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Presented and ordered printed 26106174D