SB833 — Open containers; prohibition on consumption and possession in the passenger area of motor vehicles.
Last action — Continued from last session
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House of Delegates
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
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 chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 3 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill prohibits open containers and consumption of alcohol in passenger vehicles.
This bill makes it illegal to possess or consume open containers of alcohol in the passenger area of motor vehicles. It aims to address safety concerns related to alcohol consumption while driving.
What this means for you
- Workers: This means workers who drive as part of their job cannot have open containers of alcohol in their vehicles.
Summary
Open containers; prohibition on consumption and possession in the passenger area of motor vehicles.
Bill Text
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Read SB833 on the official Virginia source →Action History
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S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
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S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB833)
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S Committee substitute printed 26107444D-S1
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S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
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S Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (6-Y 5-N 4-A)
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S Senate committee offered
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S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB833)
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S Rereferred to Courts of Justice
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S Rereferred from Rehabilitation and Social Services to Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N)
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S Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
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S Presented and ordered printed 26106174D
Sponsors
- Danica A. Roem · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 5 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (147)
147 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 147 →"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.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 93% | 0% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron R. Rouse | — | Yea |
| Adam P. Ebbin | — | Not Voting |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| David W. Marsden | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 40% | 33% | 0% | 27% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Not Voting |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Not Voting |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Not Voting |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Not Voting |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Nay |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Russet Perry | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (15)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Angelia Williams Graves | — | Yea |
| Barbara A. Favola | — | Yea |
| Bill DeSteph | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Mark J. Peake | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Jones | — | Yea |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Yea |
| Saddam Azlan Salim | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| Timmy French | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB833 do?
- Open containers; prohibition on consumption and possession in the passenger area of motor vehicles.
- Who sponsors SB833?
- SB833 is sponsored by Danica A. Roem.
- What is the current status of SB833?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 23, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track SB833?
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