Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

HB1429 — Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, designer and vintage spirit bottles.

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

This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

The bill updates definitions related to designer and vintage spirit bottles in alcoholic beverage control.

This bill aims to clarify and expand the definitions used in alcoholic beverage control regarding designer and vintage spirit bottles. It seeks to ensure that these definitions are up-to-date and applicable.

Summary

Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, designer and vintage spirit bottles.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 4.1-100.

  • 4.1-100

    "Designer spirit bottle" means a bottle of spirits that (i) is considered upscale, fashionable, or in high demand and (ii) is not readily available for purchase in government stores, is available only for in-store purchases in limited quantities, or is sold through the Authority's spirits lottery process.

    Inserts “"Designer spirit bottle" means a bottle of spirits that (i) is considered upscale, fashionable, or in high demand and (ii) is not readily available for purchase in government stores, is available only for in-store purchases in limited quantities, or is sold through the Authority's spirits lottery process.”.

  • 4.1-100

    "Vintage spirit bottle" means a bottle of spirits that has a unique size, shape, color, label, recipe, or age that renders such bottle collectible.

    Inserts “"Vintage spirit bottle" means a bottle of spirits that has a unique size, shape, color, label, recipe, or age that renders such bottle collectible.”.

Action History

  1. H Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)

  2. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  3. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1429)

  4. H Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)

  5. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  6. H Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming

  7. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  8. H Presented and ordered printed 26104397D

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1429 do?
Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, designer and vintage spirit bottles.
Who sponsors HB1429?
HB1429 is sponsored by Marcus B. Simon.
What is the current status of HB1429?
This bill has been introduced in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 22, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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