HB 1429 VA
Alcoholic beverage control; definitions, designer and vintage spirit bottles.
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Summary
This bill would amend Virginia's alcoholic beverage control laws to modify definitions relating to designer and vintage spirit bottles. Designer and vintage spirit bottles are special or collectible bottles used for packaging spirits like whiskey, brandy, or rum. The bill would clarify how these types of bottles are defined and regulated under Virginia's alcoholic beverage control system. This could affect the licensing, labeling, or sale requirements for spirits packaged in designer or vintage bottles.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact § 4.1-100 of the Code of Virginia, relating to alcoholic beverage control; definitions; designer and vintage spirit bottles.
Sponsor (1)
- Marcus B. Simon Democratic · primary
Action history (7)
- Jan 22, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26104397D · lower
- Jan 22, 2026 Referred to Committee on General Laws · lower
- Feb 2, 2026 Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming · lower
- Feb 3, 2026 Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote) · lower
- Feb 4, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1429) · lower
- Feb 5, 2026 Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote) · lower
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · lower
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