SB 833 VA
Open containers; prohibition on consumption and possession in the passenger area of motor vehicles.
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Summary
This bill would modify Virginia's open container laws governing consumption and possession of alcoholic beverages in motor vehicles. Open container laws prohibit having open alcoholic beverages in the passenger area of a vehicle. The bill would amend provisions related to the prohibition on consuming and possessing open containers in vehicles. These provisions help prevent drunk driving and enforce safe vehicle operation standards.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 4.1-212.1 and 18.2-323.1 of the Code of Virginia relating to open containers.
Sponsor (1)
- Danica A. Roem Democratic · primary
Action history (10)
- Jan 23, 2026 Presented and ordered printed 26106174D · upper
- Jan 23, 2026 Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services · upper
- Feb 6, 2026 Rereferred from Rehabilitation and Social Services to Courts of Justice (15-Y 0-N) · upper
- Feb 7, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB833) · upper
- Feb 9, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Feb 9, 2026 Reported from Courts of Justice with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (6-Y 5-N 4-A) · upper
- Feb 10, 2026 Committee substitute printed 26107444D-S1 · upper
- Feb 10, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB833) · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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