Virginia 2027 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 614 — Alcoholic beverage control; advertising materials, purchase and display of barrels.

Last action — Continued from last session

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House of Delegates
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 14% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

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In plain language

Retail licensees can buy and display barrels from distilled spirits manufacturers.

The bill allows retail licensees to receive and display physical barrels or lids when purchasing distilled spirits. These items are not considered gifts.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small retail businesses can enhance their display of spirits without compliance concerns regarding gifts.

Summary

Alcoholic beverage control; advertising materials; purchase and display of barrels. Allows a retail licensee to elect to receive the physical barrel or lid in addition to purchasing the bottled contents of a distilled spirits barrel from a manufacturer through a barrel purchase agreement supplied to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. The bill provides that such physical barrel or lid shall not be considered a gift and may be displayed on the retail licensee's premises.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Continued from last session

  2. Continued to next session in Rehabilitation and Social Services (14-Y 0-N)

  3. Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB614)

  4. Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  5. Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103117D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 614 do?
Alcoholic beverage control; advertising materials; purchase and display of barrels. Allows a retail licensee to elect to receive the physical barrel or lid in addition to purchasing the bottled contents of a distilled spirits barrel from a manufacturer through a barrel purchase agreement supplied to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority. The bill provides that such physical barrel or lid shall not be considered a gift and may be displayed on the retail licensee's premises.
Who sponsors SB 614?
SB 614 is sponsored by Todd E. Pillion.
What is the current status of SB 614?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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