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WashingtonHB 24762025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Modifying the spirits, beer, and wine theater license.

Sponsored By: Jeremie Dufault (Republican)

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Stricter rules when minors are allowed

If minors are allowed on the premises, the licensee must submit an alcohol control plan with the application, get board approval, and post it before allowing minors. The plan must include staff monitoring by trained servers, electronic ID scanners at every alcohol point of sale, and ID checks for every alcohol purchase. Anyone who serves alcohol must complete mandatory server training. The board sets rules for these plans and controls. Penalties double for violations that involve minors or not following the plan. The law defines “alcohol control plan” and “theater” for these licenses.

Theater alcohol license expands to 200 seats

The license now covers theaters with up to 200 seats per screen, up from 120. The theater must be a real dining venue that serves complete meals with tabletop seating for in‑theater dining. “Complete meal” follows the same rules used for restaurant licenses. The annual license fee is $2,500.

Nonprofit theaters can take brand ads

A theater that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit as of January 1, 2013 may make deals with alcohol makers, importers, or distributors for brand ads or event promotion. These deals cannot be used to push product purchases or to exclude other brands. The board monitors these arrangements and may audit the licensee and any affiliated business, including product selection, purchase patterns, contracts, and ad spending.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Jeremie Dufault

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Chris Corry

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 119 • No: 25

Senate vote • 3/3/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 38 • No: 10 • Other: 1

House vote • 2/16/2026

3rd Reading & Final Passage

Yes: 81 • No: 15 • Other: 2

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective date 6/11/2026.

    3/11/2026House

  2. Chapter 30, 2026 Laws.

    3/11/2026House

  3. Governor signed.

    3/11/2026legislature

  4. Delivered to Governor.

    3/5/2026legislature

  5. Speaker signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  6. President signed.

    3/4/2026legislature

  7. Third reading, passed; yeas, 38; nays, 10; absent, 0; excused, 1.

    3/3/2026House

  8. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    3/3/2026House

  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.

    2/27/2026House

  10. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.

    2/25/2026House

  11. Minority; do not pass.

    2/24/2026House

  12. LC - Majority; do pass.

    2/24/2026House

  13. First reading, referred to Labor & Commerce.

    2/18/2026House

  14. Third reading, passed; yeas, 81; nays, 15; absent, 0; excused, 2.

    2/16/2026House

  15. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading.

    2/16/2026House

  16. Floor amendment(s) adopted.

    2/16/2026House

  17. 1st substitute bill substituted.

    2/16/2026House

  18. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.

    2/13/2026House

  19. Referred to Rules 2 Review.

    1/30/2026House

  20. CPB - Executive action taken by committee.

    1/28/2026House

  21. Minority; without recommendation.

    1/28/2026House

  22. CPB - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.

    1/28/2026House

  23. First reading, referred to Consumer Protection & Business.

    1/14/2026House

  24. Introduced

    1/14/2026House

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