Parents who serve alcohol to guests under age 21 in their homes could soon face criminal penalties in Virginia, MSNBC reported Jan. 27.

A measure sponsored by Sen. Ryan McDougle (R-Hanover) would bar parents from serving alcohol to young guests without a parent, guardian, or spouse accompanying them. Parents would still be able to serve alcohol to their own children, however.

The bill was approved by a state Senate committee last week and now moves to the Senate floor for a vote.