Why 3/5: It directly alters operational requirements for many small businesses holding mixed beverage licenses.
Virginia restaurants and caterers holding mixed beverage licenses will face new, often lower, food-to-beverage sales ratio requirements, potentially offering more flexibility in their business models. Many smaller establishments, particularly those with limited seating, will benefit from a reduced 30% ratio, while larger ones may be exempt entirely.
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (37-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (36-Y 3-N 0-A)
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Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (35-Y 4-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB975ER)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB975)
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 719 (effective 7/1/2026)