VirginiaVirginia would define sought-after and collectible spirit bottles
Virginia would define two types of spirit bottles: sought-after bottles with limited availability and collectible bottles with distinctive features.
What it does
The proposed bill defines designer bottles as sought-after spirits with limited availability, and vintage bottles as collectible spirits distinguished by features such as age, shape, or recipe.
Argument forThe definitions could help buyers and sellers identify bottles based on availability or collectible features such as age, shape, or recipe.
Argument againstBuyers and sellers may find the categories unclear because terms like “upscale” and “collectible” depend on judgment.
More detail
The proposed bill would define “designer spirit bottle” and “vintage spirit bottle” in Virginia alcohol law. Both definitions cover bottles of spirits. A designer bottle must be considered upscale, fashionable, or in high demand, and either not readily available in government stores, sold only in limited quantities in stores, or sold through the Authority’s spirits lottery. A vintage bottle must have a collectible size, shape, color, label, recipe, or age.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jul 21Continued from last sessionLatest
- Feb 5Continued to next session in General Laws (Voice Vote)
- Feb 4Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1429)
- Feb 3Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- Feb 2Assigned HGL sub: ABC/GamingMinor
- Jan 22Referred to Committee on General LawsMinor
- Jan 22Presented and ordered printed 26104397DIntroduced
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