Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB809 — Alcoholic beverage control; manufacturer license, small commercial winery, sale at events.

Last action — Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)

  1. 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 has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Alcoholic beverage control; manufacturer license, small commercial winery, sale at events.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. S Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)

  2. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB809)

  3. S Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services

  4. S Presented and ordered printed 26104881D

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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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Stricken at request of Patron in Rehabilitation and Social Services

Passed 13 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13002
Total 13002
% of votes cast 87%0%0%13%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Not Voting
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Michael J. Jones — Not Voting
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Timmy French — Yea

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Subjects

public-safety agriculture
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB809 do?
Alcoholic beverage control; manufacturer license, small commercial winery, sale at events.
Who sponsors SB809?
SB809 is sponsored by Richard H. Stuart.
What is the current status of SB809?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB809?
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