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HB5098 - 104th General Assembly

ENTERTAINMENT WATER ACCESS
Last Action
3/27/2026 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Nabeela Syed
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Entertainment Water Access Act. Requires places of entertainment to provide attendees with access to potable water while entertainment is occurring by: (1) providing bottled water at no cost; (2) allowing attendees to bring bottled water; or (3) allowing attendees to bring an empty bottle and providing free water for refilling. Requires the Attorney General to enforce the Act, and allows the Attorney General to provide information to owners and operators of places of entertainment. Allows a State's Attorney or the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief. Defines "entertainment" and "place of entertainment".
Actions
Date Chamber Action
2/05/2026 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
2/10/2026 House First Reading
2/10/2026 House Referred to Rules Committee
3/18/2026 House Assigned to Museum, Arts, Culture, and Entertainment
3/27/2026 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee