B26-0648

DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026

Introduced·3/20/26
Tion Text

The DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026 amends alcohol sales and licensing regulations in the District of Columbia.

The DC Hospitality Amendment Act of 2026 makes several changes to alcohol sales and licensing regulations in the District of Columbia. It allows 17-year-olds who complete an alcohol training course to serve alcohol to patrons not seated at a bar. It expands the types of alcohol that can be sold for on and off-premises consumption. It creates new license types for contract brewing and distillery collaborations. It allows alcohol manufacturers to obtain a second location for production and storage. It adds Juneteenth to the list of holidays when extended alcohol sales hours are allowed.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jul 8

Council

Public Hearing Held

Jun 12

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register

Jun 9

Council

Notice of Public Hearing Published in the DC Register