Washington 2025-26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB 2128 — Alcohol service/recreational

Last action — First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Concerning alcohol service at facilities with sports, amusement, or recreational activities engaged in by patrons.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Revised Code of Washington: RCW 66.24.570.

  • RCW 66.24.570

    or → read as follows: (1) There is a license for sports entertainment facilities to be designated as a sports entertainment facility license to sell beer, wine, and spirits at retail, for consumption upon the premises only, the license to be issued to the entity providing food and beverage service at a sports entertainment facility as defined in this section. The cost of the license is $3,750 per annum. (2)(a) For purposes of this section, a sports entertainment facility includes a publicly or privately owned arena, coliseum, stadium, facility where sporting events are presented for a price of admission, or a facility described in (b) of this subsection. The facility does not have to be exclusively used for sporting events. (b) A sports entertainment facility also includes a publicly or privately owned facility where sports, amusement, or recreational activity is engaged in by patrons for a price to enter the facility's premises or participate in the activity. The licensed premises of the facility may be indoor, outdoor, or a combination of indoor and outdoor areas. The facility does not have to be exclusively used for sports, amusement, or recreational activities. (3) The board may impose reasonable requirements upon a licensee under this section, such as requirements for the availability of food and victuals including but not limited to hamburgers, sandwiches, salads, or other snack food. The board may also restrict the type of events, and the type of sports, amusement, or recreational activities that may be available for patrons to engage in, at a sports entertainment facility at which beer, wine, and spirits may be served. When imposing conditions for a licensee, the board must consider the seating accommodations, eating facilities, and circulation patterns in such a facility, and other amenities available at a sports entertainment facility. When imposing conditions for a license for a facility described in subsection (2)(b) of this section, the board must also consider the type of sports, amusement, or recreational activities available to patrons and the layout and nature of the facility's premises. --- END ---

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Action History

  1. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

Sponsors

  • (Steele) · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 150 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • (Steele)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (150)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2128 do?
Concerning alcohol service at facilities with sports, amusement, or recreational activities engaged in by patrons.
Who sponsors HB 2128?
HB 2128 is sponsored by (Steele).
What is the current status of HB 2128?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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