2026 SESSION

INTRODUCED

26101639D

HOUSE BILL NO. 1197

Offered January 14, 2026

Prefiled January 14, 2026

A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 4.1-227.1, relating to alcoholic beverage control; suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses; reinstatement.

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Patron—Scott, P.A.

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Referred to Committee on General Laws

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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 4.1-227.1 as follows:

§ 4.1-227.1. Suspension or revocation of certain retail licenses; reinstatement.

If the Board suspends or revokes the license of a retail establishment solely due to the fact that its food establishment permit from the Department of Health was revoked or suspended, the Board shall automatically reinstate such license once the Department of Health has reinstated the food establishment permit, provided that the licensee is in compliance with all applicable provisions of this subtitle.