Bed-and-breakfast operations; definition of restaurant.
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HB 552 — Bed-and-breakfast operations; definition of restaurant.
Last action — Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2018. Enacted.
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1 sponsor
1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Exempts from requirements related to restaurants, including licensure requirements, any bed-and-breakfast operation that prepares food for and offers food to guests, regardless of the time the food is prepared and offered, so long as (i) the premises of the bed-and-breakfast operation is a home that is owner occupied or owner-agent occupied, (ii) the bed-and-breakfast operation prepares food for and offers food to guests only, (iii) the number of guests served by the bed-and-breakfast operation does not exceed 18 on any single day, and (iv) guests for whom food is prepared and to whom food is offered are informed in a manner established by the State Board of Health in regulations that the food is prepared in a kitchen that is not licensed as a restaurant and is not subject to regulations governing restaurants. This bill contains technical amendments.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
26 added · 29 removedPlain-language change summary
The recent amendments to HB 552 clarify the definition of a restaurant and establish exceptions related to food sales and fundraising events. Specifically, it specifies that restaurants donating food to organizations for events won't need to apply for additional permits, reducing barriers for community activities. This change matters because it encourages local engagement and support for fundraising efforts, helping streamline processes for nonprofits and community groups.
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version 18107055DVIRGINIA HOUSEACTS BILLOF NO.ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact §§ 35.1-1, 35.1-25, and 58.1-3833 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of restaurant;
552 AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE (Proposed by the Senate Committee on Education and Health on February 22, 2018) (Patron Prior to Substitute--Delegate Freitas) A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 35.1-1, 35.1-25, and 58.1-3833 of the Code of Virginia, relating to definition of restaurant;
[H 552] Approved Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
View plain text versions (3)
- House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB552ER) View text Current html March 02, 2018
- Committee Substitute Senate: Committee substitute printed 18107055D-S1 html February 22, 2018
- Prefiled House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100133D html January 08, 2018
Action History
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Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 7, 2018
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Senate substitute agreed to by House 18107055D-S1 (97-Y 0-N)
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Placed on Calendar
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Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB552S1
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Committee substitute agreed to 18107055D-S1
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Reading of substitute waived
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Read third time
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Assigned Education sub: Health
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Referred to Committee on Education and Health
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100133D
Sponsors
- Nicholas J. Freitas · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →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.
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 | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (97)
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 99 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (99)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Ayala | — | Yea |
| Cole | — | Yea |
| Edmunds | — | Yea |
| Freitas | — | Yea |
| Habeeb | — | Yea |
| Hugo | — | Yea |
| Hurst | — | Yea |
| Kory | — | Yea |
| LaRock | — | Yea |
| Landes | — | Yea |
| Orrock | — | Yea |
| Poindexter | — | Yea |
| Robinson | — | Yea |
| Rodman | — | Yea |
| Rush | — | Yea |
| Tyler | — | Yea |
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Richard P. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Yea |
| Jones, J.C. | — | Yea |
| Jones, S.C. | — | Yea |
| Bourne | — | Yea |
| Bulova | — | Yea |
| Byron | — | Yea |
| Campbell | — | Yea |
| Carter | — | Yea |
| Cline | — | Yea |
| Collins | — | Yea |
| Fariss | — | Yea |
| Filler-Corn | — | Yea |
| Gilbert | — | Yea |
| Gooditis | — | Yea |
| Helsel | — | Yea |
| Heretick | — | Yea |
| Ingram | — | Yea |
| James | — | Yea |
| Marshall | — | Yea |
| Mr. Speaker | — | Yea |
| Keam | — | Yea |
| Levine | — | Yea |
| Lindsey | — | Yea |
| Miyares | — | Yea |
| Mullin | — | Yea |
| Murphy | — | Yea |
| Peace | — | Yea |
| Plum | — | Yea |
| Pogge | — | Yea |
| Ransone | — | Yea |
| Stolle | — | Yea |
| Toscano | — | Yea |
| Turpin | — | Yea |
| Yancey | — | Yea |
| Alfonso H. Lopez | — | Yea |
| Barry D. Knight | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Christopher T. Head | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| David A. Reid | — | Yea |
| Delores L. McQuinn | — | Yea |
| Elizabeth R. Guzman | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Garrett McGuire | — | Yea |
| Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Israel D. O'Quinn | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jeion A. Ward | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Joshua E. Thomas | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kathy K.L. Tran | — | Yea |
| Kelly K. Convirs-Fowler | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Yea |
| Lamont Bagby | — | Yea |
| Lashrecse D. Aird | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| M. Keith Hodges | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Sickles | — | Yea |
| Michael J. Webert | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| R. Lee Ware | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Robert S. Bloxom, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Sam Rasoul | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Yea |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Tony O. Wilt | — | Yea |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Will Davis | — | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 552 do?
- Exempts from requirements related to restaurants, including licensure requirements, any bed-and-breakfast operation that prepares food for and offers food to guests, regardless of the time the food is prepared and offered, so long as (i) the premises of the bed-and-breakfast operation is a home that is owner occupied or owner-agent occupied, (ii) the bed-and-breakfast operation prepares food for and offers food to guests only, (iii) the number of guests served by the bed-and-breakfast operation does not exceed 18 on any single day, and (iv) guests for whom food is prepared and to whom food is offered are informed in a manner established by the State Board of Health in regulations that the food is prepared in a kitchen that is not licensed as a restaurant and is not subject to regulations governing restaurants. This bill contains technical amendments.
- Who sponsors HB 552?
- HB 552 is sponsored by Freitas, Nicholas J..
- What is the current status of HB 552?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2018. Enacted.
- Where can I track HB 552?
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