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Virginia gambling legislation

2027 Regular Session starts Jan 13, 2027 · Bill data as of Oct 20, 2026 · Open States · Virginia overview

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AI outlook · Oct 12, 2026

The 2026 session delivered several regulatory tweaks but failed on the two big expansions. Online casino legislation (HB161 and SB118) overwhelmingly passed both chambers before colapsing in conference over tax revenue shares, but Governor Spanberger is expected to sign a revised version in 2027. Skill gmes were vetoed again, keeping them illegal. Enacted bills now regulate and tax fantasy contets, tidy charitble gaming rules, and broden lottery winner anonymity. Carryover bills from the 2026 session—including a Gaming Commmission, HHR revenue inceases, a sweeepstakes ban, and senior bingo—will be taken up in the 2027 session.

What to watch: The 2027 session begins January 13, 2027. Watch for pre-filed iGaming bills from leadig Democrats in November or December 2026 with a compromise tax allocation rate. The Gaming Commmission bill and HHR distribution measures will likely move early, while the sweeepstakes ban could gain new life if the Governor signals support.

Enacted or vetoed (83)

HB145Enacted2026 Regular Session · Apr 14, 2026
Fantasy contests; regulation and taxation, civil penalty, repeals Fantasy Contests Act.
  1. IntroducedJan 5, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2026
  5. To governorMar 31, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Paul Krizek (D)Lottery, Daily fantasy
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Imposes a 10% tax and a 2.6% regulatory fee on fantasy contest operators, narrows the definition of fantasy contests, and requires a Virginia Lottery permit. Enacted and effective July 1, 2026.

Next: Already effective; no further action.

Actions (48)

Fantasy contests; regulation and taxation. Imposes (i) a 10 percent tax on a fantasy contest operator's fantasy contest revenue, with 2.5 percent of the tax revenue being allocated to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and the remaining 97.5 percent being allocated to the general fund, and (ii) a 2.6 percent fee on a fantasy contests operator's fantasy contest revenue to be utilized by the Virginia Lottery to cover the costs of administration and regulation of fantasy contests in the Commonwealth. The bill also limits the definition of "fantasy contest" and requires fantasy contest operators to apply to the Virginia Lottery for a permit before offering any fantasy contest in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to SB 129.

Apr 14, 2026Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0565)
Apr 13, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 565 (effective 7/1/2026)
Apr 2, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB145)
Mar 31, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 30, 2026House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB145ER)
Mar 30, 2026House: Enrolled
Mar 27, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB145)
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 13-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: Conference report agreed to by House (87-Y 8-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 9, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB145)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: McPike, Carroll Foy, Reeves
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Krizek, McClure, Wiley
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026House: House acceded to request
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate requested conference committee
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate insisted on substitute Block Vote (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 93-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (27-Y 13-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Read third time
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26109028D-S1
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (12-Y 3-N)
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 17, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (89-Y 8-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026House: Read second time and engrossed
Feb 16, 2026House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Feb 13, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 11, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Review From JLARC (2/9/2026 12:12 pm)
Jan 30, 2026House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Jan 29, 2026House: Reported from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB145)
Jan 21, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 5, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 5, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100034D

Open States record

HB1157EnactedMajor2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Charitable gaming; denial, suspension, or revocation of permit.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 2026
  4. Passed SenateFeb 23, 2026
  5. To governorMar 10, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Paul Krizek (D)Charitable gaming
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Strikes duplicate language from charitable gaming law on permit denial, suspension, and revocation. Enacted and effective July 1, 2026.

Next: No further action; the law is already in effect.

Actions (27)

Charitable gaming; denial, suspension, or revocation of permit. Removes duplicative provisions of charitable gaming law regarding the denial, suspension, or revocation of a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming.

Apr 13, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 747 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 10, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 10, 2026House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Feb 25, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Feb 25, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1157)
Feb 25, 2026House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1157ER)
Feb 25, 2026House: Enrolled
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Read third time
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 11, 2026House: Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 11, 2026House: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Feb 11, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 10, 2026House: Read second time and engrossed
Feb 9, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 5, 2026House: Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 23, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1157)
Jan 14, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 14, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101412D

Open States record

HB218Enacted2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Casino gaming; consideration of service permit application.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 4, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2026
  5. To governorMar 14, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Delores McQuinn (D) +4 cosponsorsLottery, Commercial casinos
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Limits criminal record lookback to eight years for casino service permit applicants, mandates a 30-day processing window, and makes the application fee refundable. Enacted and effective July 1, 2026.

Next: The law is in effect; no further action.

Actions (35)

Casino gaming; consideration of service permit application. Provides that the Virginia Lottery (the Department) may only consider the criminal record information of an applicant for a service permit for the eight years immediately preceding the date of the application. The bill also directs the Department to issue or deny any service permit within 30 business days of receipt; requires service permits to be renewed by the Virginia Lottery Board every 10 years; requires service permit application forms to include additional space for an applicant to include a written narrative detailing important facts regarding his application; and makes the service permit application fee refundable.

Apr 13, 2026Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0578)
Apr 13, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 578 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 14, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 14, 2026House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 13, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 13, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB218)
Mar 13, 2026House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB218ER)
Mar 13, 2026House: Enrolled
Mar 6, 2026House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 2-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 1-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Mar 4, 2026Senate: General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Read third time
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 20, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB218)
Feb 19, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26108145D-S1
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Senate committee offered
Feb 5, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 5, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 4, 2026House: Passed House (98-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 4, 2026House: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Feb 4, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (97-Y 1-N 0-A)
Feb 3, 2026House: Read second time and engrossed
Feb 2, 2026House: Read first time
Jan 29, 2026House: Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB218)
Jan 27, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
Jan 19, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101927D

Open States record

HB32Enacted2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of additional members.
  1. IntroducedDec 22, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 2, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 10, 2026
  5. To governorMar 31, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Paul Krizek (D)
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Adds a recovery specialist from DBHDS and a Virginia State Police Gaming Enforcement representative to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee. Enacted and effective July 1, 2026.

Next: No further steps; the committee has been meeting with the expanded membership since July 2026.

Actions (26)

Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services; duties; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; appointment of members. Requires the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to appoint two additional members of the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee: an employee of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services who specializes in recovery and treatment services and a representative from the Virginia State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit.

Apr 13, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 907 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 31, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB32)
Mar 31, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 30, 2026House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB32ER)
Mar 30, 2026House: Enrolled
Mar 10, 2026Senate: Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 10, 2026Senate: Read third time
Mar 9, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Mar 9, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 9, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Mar 6, 2026Senate: Reported from Rehabilitation and Social Services (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 19, 2026Senate: Rereferred from Education and Health to Rehabilitation and Social Services (13-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Feb 3, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 2, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
Jan 30, 2026House: Read second time and engrossed
Jan 29, 2026House: Read first time
Jan 27, 2026House: Reported from Health and Human Services (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 22, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 19, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB32)
Jan 16, 2026House: Assigned sub: Behavioral Health
Dec 22, 2025House: Referred to Committee on Health and Human Services
Dec 22, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100166D

Open States record

HB396Enacted2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Charitable gaming; definitions, Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, minimum age to participate.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2026
  3. Passed HouseJan 28, 2026
  4. Passed SenateFeb 23, 2026
  5. To governorMar 31, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Paul Krizek (D) +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Raises the minimum age for charity Texas Hold’em tournaments to 21, restricts tournament locations, limits rebuys to the first two hours or first break, and permits one add-on. Enacted and effective July 1, 2026.

Next: Already in effect; no further action.

Actions (44)

Charitable gaming; Texas Hold'em poker tournaments. Increases from 18 years of age to 21 years of age the minimum age an individual must be to participate in Texas Hold'em poker tournaments. The bill provides that no qualified organization may conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments (i) at a location outside of the county, city, or town in which its principal office, as registered with the State Corporation Commission, is located or in an adjoining county, city, or town or (ii) at an establishment that has been granted a retail alcoholic beverage control license unless such license is held by the qualified organization. The bill also allows unlimited rebuys during the first two hours of tournament play or until the first break, whichever occurs first, and permits one add-on at the end of the rebuy period before play resumes at the end of the first break.

Apr 13, 2026Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0601)
Apr 13, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 601 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 31, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 31, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB396)
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 30, 2026House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB396ER)
Mar 30, 2026House: Enrolled
Mar 13, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (25-Y 14-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026House: Conference report agreed to by House (88-Y 8-N 0-A)
Mar 12, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Jones, Carroll Foy, Reeves
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Krizek, Cole, J.G., Morefield
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 2, 2026House: House acceded to request
Feb 27, 2026Senate: Senate requested conference committee
Feb 27, 2026Senate: Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 25, 2026House: Senate substitute rejected by House (4-Y 93-N 0-A)
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (23-Y 15-N 0-A)
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Feb 23, 2026Senate: General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Read third time
Feb 20, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB396)
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 19, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26108211D-S1
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (10-Y 3-N 1-A)
Jan 29, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 29, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Jan 28, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 8-N 0-A)
Jan 27, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Jan 27, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Jan 27, 2026House: Read second time
Jan 26, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB396)
Jan 26, 2026House: Read first time
Jan 22, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26105786D-H1
Jan 22, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (20-Y 1-N)
Jan 20, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 1-N)
Jan 19, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 12, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 12, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100031D

Open States record

HB399EnactedMajor2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Charitable gaming; regulations, predetermined percentage of receipts.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2026
  3. Passed HouseJan 28, 2026
  4. Passed SenateFeb 23, 2026
  5. To governorMar 10, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Alex Askew (D)Charitable gaming
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Allows certain older 501(c)(7) organizations to use a predetermined percentage of charitable gaming receipts for property rental when the property supports religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes. Enacted and effective July 1, 2026.

Next: In force since July 1, 2026; no further action.

Actions (26)

Charitable gaming; regulations; predetermined percentage of receipts. Amends charitable gaming law to allow, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, an organization established on or before December 31, 1977, that is qualified under § 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code and is incorporated, in part, to raise funds for donation to organizations whose missions include promoting early detection of and public education about and supporting research and treatment options for heart disease and various cancers, to use a predetermined percentage of its receipts for expenses related to the rental of real property where such real property is involved in the operation of the organization and used for lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes.

Apr 13, 2026Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0604)
Apr 13, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 604 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 10, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 10, 2026House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Feb 25, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Feb 25, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB399)
Feb 25, 2026House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB399ER)
Feb 25, 2026House: Enrolled
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Read third time
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 29, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Jan 28, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (92-Y 4-N 0-A)
Jan 27, 2026House: Read second time and engrossed
Jan 26, 2026House: Read first time
Jan 23, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB399)
Jan 22, 2026House: Reported from General Laws (20-Y 1-N)
Jan 20, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N 1-A)
Jan 19, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 12, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 12, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102663D

Open States record

HB515EnactedMajor2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2026
  3. Passed HouseJan 28, 2026
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 14, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Marty Martinez +5 cosponsorsSports (retail), Lottery
Actions (31)

Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards. Prohibits the Director of the Virginia Lottery from approving the use of credit cards as a method for sports bettors to fund sports betting accounts. The bill also requires a permit holder to take reasonable measures to prohibit the acceptance of credit cards to fund sports betting accounts on its sports betting platform. An Act to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4031 and 58.1-4034 of the Code of Virginia, relating to sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards.

Apr 13, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 926 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Mar 13, 2026Signed by President
Mar 13, 2026Signed by Speaker
Mar 13, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB515)
Mar 13, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB515ER)
Mar 13, 2026Enrolled
Mar 6, 2026Senate amendment agreed to by House (93-Y 4-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Passed Senate with amendment Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Engrossed by Senate as amended
Mar 4, 2026General Laws and Technology Amendment agreed to
Mar 4, 2026Read third time
Mar 3, 2026Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Mar 3, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 3, 2026Rules suspended
Mar 3, 2026Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2026Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2026Senate committee offered
Jan 29, 2026Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 29, 2026Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Jan 28, 2026Read third time and passed House (94-Y 3-N 0-A)
Jan 27, 2026Read second time and engrossed
Jan 27, 2026Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Jan 26, 2026Read first time
Jan 22, 2026Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB515)
Jan 20, 2026Subcommittee recommends reporting (9-Y 0-N)
Jan 19, 2026Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 13, 2026Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 13, 2026Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100412D

Open States record

SB129Enacted2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Fantasy contests; regulation and taxation, civil penalty, repeals Fantasy Contests Act.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2026
  5. To governorMar 31, 2026
  6. LawApr 13, 2026
Law · Apr 13, 2026
Adam Ebbin (D) +1 cosponsorsLottery, Daily fantasy
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Identical to HB145, imposing a 10% tax and regulatory fee on fantasy contests and requiring a Lottery permit. Enacted and effective July 1, 2026.

Next: Already effective; no further action.

Actions (51)

Fantasy contests; regulation and taxation. Imposes (i) a 10 percent tax on a fantasy contest operator's fantasy contest revenue, with 2.5 percent of the tax revenue being allocated to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and the remaining 97.5 percent being allocated to the general fund, and (ii) a 2.6 percent fee on a fantasy contests operator's fantasy contest revenue to be utilized by the Virginia Lottery to cover the costs of administration and regulation of fantasy contests in the Commonwealth. The bill also limits the definition of "fantasy contest" and requires fantasy contest operators to apply to the Virginia Lottery for a permit before offering any fantasy contest in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to HB 145.

Apr 13, 2026Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0566)
Apr 13, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 566 (effective 7/1/2026)
Apr 2, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB129)
Mar 31, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Senate: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB129ER)
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Enrolled
Mar 27, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB129)
Mar 13, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 12-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026House: Conference report agreed to by House (88-Y 7-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Krizek, McClure, Wiley
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: McPike, Carroll Foy, Reeves
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: House requested conference committee
Mar 4, 2026House: House insisted on substitute
Mar 4, 2026Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Passed House with substitute (91-Y 7-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Mar 4, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Mar 4, 2026House: Read third time
Mar 4, 2026House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Mar 3, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 27, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB129)
Feb 27, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 25, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108503D-H1
Feb 25, 2026House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 24, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (20-Y 0-N)
Feb 24, 2026House: House committee offered
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB129)
Feb 18, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 18, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 18, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (29-Y 10-N 0-A)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107645D-S1
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (9-Y 5-N 1-A)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB129)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 6, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 6, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101978D

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SB661Vetoed2026 Regular Session · Apr 13, 2026
Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 3, 2026
  5. To governorMar 31, 2026
  6. VetoedApr 13, 2026
Vetoed · Apr 13, 2026
Aaron Rouse (D) +1 cosponsorsLottery, Skill games
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Would have legalized and taxed electronic skill gaming devices at 25% under the Lottery. Governor Spanberger vetoed the bill on April 13, 2026, continuing her earlier veto of skill game legalization.

Next: Dead; veto override is not viable. Skill games remain prohibited. A new bill would need to address the Governor’s objections, but no legislation has been publicly pre-filed for 2027.

Actions (72)

Regulation and taxation of electronic skill gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the registration and licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic skill gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery. The bill imposes a 25 percent tax on all gross profits generated from the play of such electronic skill gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds after deposit in the Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund, established in the bill. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic skill gaming devices.

Apr 13, 2026Governor: Vetoed by Governor
Apr 7, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB661)
Mar 31, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Senate: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB661ER)
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Enrolled
Mar 27, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB661)
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 15-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Reconsideration of conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 15-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: Conference report agreed to by House (57-Y 38-N 1-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: Passed by temporarily
Mar 14, 2026House: Reconsideration of conference report rejected by House
Mar 14, 2026House: Conference report rejected by House (49-Y 44-N 3-A)
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/14/2026 4:43 pm)
Mar 14, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 14, 2026House: House Conferees: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore
Mar 14, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 14, 2026House: House acceded to request for second conference committee
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Second conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Senate requested second conference committee (33-Y 6-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (25-Y 14-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/13/2026 7:36 pm)
Mar 13, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: House requested conference committee
Mar 4, 2026House: House insisted on substitute
Mar 4, 2026Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)
Mar 3, 2026House: Passed House with substitute (57-Y 39-N 1-A)
Mar 3, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Mar 3, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Mar 3, 2026House: Read third time
Mar 2, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB661)
Mar 2, 2026House: Passed by for the day
Feb 27, 2026House: Passed by for the day
Feb 26, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 1:02 pm)
Feb 25, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108505D-H1
Feb 24, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (11-Y 9-N)
Feb 24, 2026House: Reconsidered by General Laws (Voice Vote)
Feb 24, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (14-Y 6-N)
Feb 24, 2026House: House committee offered
Feb 19, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 19, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 19, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Committee amendments rejected (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/11/2026 3:58 pm)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107646D-S1
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 6-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Senate committee offered
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 20, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:37 pm)
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104931D

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SB756Vetoed2026 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2026
Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2026
  5. To governorMar 31, 2026
  6. VetoedApr 11, 2026
Vetoed · Apr 11, 2026
Scott Surovell (D) +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Would have added Fairfax County as an eligible host locality for a casino, with site restrictions tied to the Silver Line and a regional mall. Governor Spanberger vetoed the bill on April 11, 2026.

Next: Dead. A Fairfax County casino is unlikelly to return soon given the veto and local controversy; no similar proposal is expected in the 2027 session.

Actions (66)

Casino gaming; eligible host localities. Adds Fairfax County to the list of localities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth and provides that any proposed site for a casino gaming establishment considered by Fairfax County shall be (i) located within one-quarter of a mile of an existing station on the Metro Silver Line, (ii) part of a coordinated mixed-use project development consisting of no less than 1.5 million square feet, (iii) within two miles of a regional enclosed mall containing not less than 1.5 million square feet of gross building area, and (iv) outside of the Interstate 495 Beltway.

Apr 11, 2026Governor: Vetoed by Governor
Apr 6, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
Mar 31, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 31, 2026Senate: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Mar 31, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB756ER)
Mar 30, 2026Senate: Enrolled
Mar 16, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (25-Y 13-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 41-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: Passed by temporarily
Mar 14, 2026House: House Conferees: Torian, Willett, Hodges
Mar 14, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 14, 2026House: House acceded to request for second conference committee
Mar 14, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Surovell, Marsden, Reeves
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Second conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Senate requested second conference committee (30-Y 9-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 16-N 0-A)
Mar 13, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Torian, Willett, Hodges
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Surovell, Marsden, Reeves
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate acceded to request Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Passed House with substitute (59-Y 37-N 1-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Mar 4, 2026House: Passed House with substitute (64-Y 32-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Mar 4, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Mar 4, 2026House: committee substitute rejected
Mar 4, 2026House: Read third time
Mar 3, 2026House: Read second time
Mar 2, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
Feb 27, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108839D-H2
Feb 27, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations with substitute (18-Y 4-N)
Feb 27, 2026House: House committee offered
Feb 27, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
Feb 25, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108497D-H1
Feb 25, 2026House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 24, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (12-Y 8-N)
Feb 24, 2026House: House committee offered
Feb 23, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 23, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 23, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 19, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 14-N 0-A)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate as amended (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Senator Surovell Amendments agreed to
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Reading of amendment waived (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Floor offered Senator Surovell Amendments
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Finance and Appropriations Substitute rejected
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107647D-S1
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Review From JLARC (1/28/2026 10:24 am)
Jan 26, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 20, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 20, 2026Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26100598D

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SB701Enacted2026 Regular Session · Apr 8, 2026
Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 3, 2026
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2026
  5. To governorMar 10, 2026
  6. LawApr 8, 2026
Law · Apr 8, 2026
Adam Ebbin (D) +1 cosponsorsLottery
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Prohibits the Virginia Lottery from disclosing any winner’s identity without consent, removing the previous $1 milion prize threshold. Enacted and effective April 8, 2026.

Next: Already in effect; no further action.

Actions (27)

Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners. Prohibits the Virginia Lottery (the Department) from disclosing information about any individual winner and exempts such information from disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act unless the winner consents to such disclosure. Under current law, the Department is prohibited from disclosing information about any individual winner whose prize exceeds $1 million unless the winner consents to such disclosure.

Apr 8, 2026Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0520)
Apr 8, 2026Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 520 (effective 7/1/2026)
Mar 10, 2026Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Senate: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Signed by President
Mar 4, 2026House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB701)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB701ER)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Enrolled
Feb 27, 2026House: Passed House (87-Y 6-N 1-A)
Feb 27, 2026House: Read third time
Feb 26, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 24, 2026House: Reported from General Laws (19-Y 1-N)
Feb 9, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 9, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 9, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 3, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (30-Y 9-N 0-A)
Feb 2, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate (Voice Vote)
Feb 2, 2026Senate: Read second time
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 2-N)
Jan 26, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB701)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100241D

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HB2493Enacted2025 Regular Session · Apr 2, 2025
Gaming; fantasy contests, age restrictions.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 4, 2025
  4. Passed SenateFeb 18, 2025
  5. To governorMar 11, 2025
  6. LawApr 2, 2025
Law · Apr 2, 2025
Paul Krizek (D)Daily fantasy
Actions (37)

Gaming; fantasy contests; age restrictions. Increases from 18 years of age to 21 years of age the minimum age an individual must be to participate in fantasy contests.

Apr 2, 2025Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0664)
Apr 2, 2025House: Enacted, Chapter 664 (Effective 07/01/25)
Apr 2, 2025Senate: Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 2, 2025House: Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 2, 2025House: Reenrolled bill text (HB2493ER2)
Apr 2, 2025House: Reenrolled
Apr 2, 2025Governor: Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 2, 2025Senate: Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (30-Y 8-N)
Apr 2, 2025House: House concurred in Governor's recommendation (89-Y 7-N)
Mar 24, 2025House: Governor's substitute printed (HB2493H1)
Mar 24, 2025Governor: Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 20, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2493)
Mar 11, 2025Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
Mar 11, 2025House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
Mar 10, 2025Senate: Signed by President
Mar 7, 2025House: Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2025House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2493ER)
Mar 7, 2025House: Enrolled
Feb 18, 2025Senate: Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)
Feb 18, 2025Senate: Read third time
Feb 17, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 14, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 14, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (36-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2025Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 1-N 1-A)
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 4, 2025House: Read third time and passed House (86-Y 12-N)
Feb 4, 2025House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Feb 3, 2025House: Read second time and engrossed
Feb 2, 2025House: Read first time
Jan 30, 2025House: Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 14, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2493)
Jan 8, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102081D

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SB1280Enacted2025 Regular Session · Mar 21, 2025
Gaming; posting of problem gambling helpline information.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2025
  3. Passed SenateJan 28, 2025
  4. Passed HouseFeb 18, 2025
  5. To governorMar 5, 2025
  6. LawMar 21, 2025
Law · Mar 21, 2025
Adam Ebbin (D)Lottery, Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming, Commercial casinos
Actions (33)

Gaming; posting of problem gambling helpline information. Requires those legally authorized to sell Virginia lottery tickets or conduct charitable gaming, horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, and casino gaming in the Commonwealth to post in a conspicuous place on their premises a sign that bears the toll-free telephone number for the National Problem Gambling Helpline.

Mar 21, 2025Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0336)
Mar 21, 2025Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 336 (Effective 07/01/25)
Mar 5, 2025Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
Mar 5, 2025Senate: Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 5, 2025
Feb 23, 2025Senate: Signed by President
Feb 20, 2025House: Signed by Speaker
Feb 20, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1280)
Feb 20, 2025Senate: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1280ER)
Feb 20, 2025Senate: Enrolled
Feb 18, 2025House: Passed House (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2025House: Read third time
Feb 17, 2025House: Read second time
Feb 13, 2025House: Reported from General Laws (19-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 5, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 5, 2025House: Read first time
Feb 5, 2025House: Placed on Calendar
Jan 28, 2025Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Jan 27, 2025Senate: General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Reading of substitute waived
Jan 27, 2025Senate: Read second time
Jan 24, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1280)
Jan 24, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Jan 24, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (37-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2025Senate: Rules suspended
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Committee substitute printed 25105267D-S1
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1280)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101017D

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HB1799Enacted2025 Regular Session · Mar 18, 2025
Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 16, 2025
  3. Passed HouseJan 22, 2025
  4. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2025
  5. To governorFeb 18, 2025
  6. LawMar 18, 2025
Law · Mar 18, 2025
Scott Wyatt (R)Lottery
Actions (28)

Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners. Prohibits the Virginia Lottery (the Department) from disclosing information about any individual winner whose prize is $1 million or greater and exempts such information from disclosure under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act unless the winner consents to such disclosure. Under current law, the Department is prohibited from disclosing information about any individual winner whose prize exceeds $10 million.

Mar 18, 2025Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0076)
Mar 18, 2025Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 76 (Effective 07/01/25)
Feb 18, 2025Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
Feb 18, 2025House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 18, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Senate: Signed by President
Feb 12, 2025House: Signed by Speaker
Feb 12, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1799)
Feb 12, 2025House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1799ER)
Feb 12, 2025House: Enrolled
Feb 10, 2025Senate: Passed Senate (35-Y 4-N)
Feb 10, 2025Senate: Read third time
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 2-N)
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Jan 22, 2025House: Passed House (97-Y 0-N)
Jan 22, 2025House: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Jan 22, 2025House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2025House: Read second time and engrossed
Jan 20, 2025House: Read first time
Jan 16, 2025House: Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 14, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N 2-A)
Jan 14, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1799)
Jan 13, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 6, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 6, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101077D

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HB1920Enacted2025 Regular Session · Mar 18, 2025
Charitable gaming; remuneration for bingo callers and bingo managers.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2025
  3. Passed HouseJan 29, 2025
  4. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2025
  5. To governorMar 3, 2025
  6. LawMar 18, 2025
Law · Mar 18, 2025
Jeion Ward (D) +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (36)

Charitable gaming; remuneration for bingo callers and bingo managers. Provides that, with certain exceptions, remuneration of up to $200 per session may paid to bingo managers or callers who have a current registration certificate issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or who are exempt from such registration requirement. Current law permits such remuneration to be paid so long as it does not exceed $100 per session. The bill requires an exception for such remuneration to be paid at a rate not less than one and one-half times the normal remuneration rate when bingo managers or callers provide services on any day designated as a legal holiday. Lastly, the bill provides that by October 1, 2029, and annually thereafter, the Department shall adjust the maximum remuneration rate of $200 to reflect the rate of inflation from the previous date that such rate was established, as measured by the Consumer Price Index or other method of measuring the rate of inflation that

Mar 18, 2025Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0049)
Mar 18, 2025Governor: Approved by Governor-Chapter 49 (Effective 07/01/25)
Mar 3, 2025Governor: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
Mar 3, 2025House: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Senate: Signed by President
Feb 18, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1920)
Feb 17, 2025House: Signed by Speaker
Feb 17, 2025House: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1920ER)
Feb 17, 2025House: Enrolled
Feb 12, 2025House: Senate substitute agreed to by House (Y-96 N-1 A-0)
Feb 10, 2025Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2025Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Feb 10, 2025Senate: General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to
Feb 10, 2025Senate: Read third time
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2025Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 6, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1920)
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Committee substitute printed 25106710D-S1
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 30, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Jan 29, 2025House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 1-N)
Jan 29, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1920)
Jan 28, 2025House: Printed as engrossed 25100191D-E
Jan 28, 2025House: Engrossed by House as amended
Jan 28, 2025House: General Laws Amendment agreed to
Jan 28, 2025House: Read second time
Jan 28, 2025House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Jan 27, 2025House: Read first time
Jan 23, 2025House: Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 13, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1920)
Jan 6, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 6, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25100191D

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SB628EnactedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 17, 2024
Casino gaming; eligible host cities.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 9, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 27, 2024
  6. LawApr 17, 2024
Law · Apr 17, 2024
Lashrecse D. Aird, L. Louise Lucas +2 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (52)

Casino gaming; eligible host cities. Amends the list of cities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth by replacing Richmond with Petersburg. The bill also provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in such city that subsequently fails shall be prohibited from holding another local referendum on the same question for a period of three years from the date of the last referendum. The provisions of the bill do not become effective unless reenacted by the General Assembly at a subsequent regular or special session. Casino gaming; eligible host cities. Amends the list of cities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth by replacing Richmond with Petersburg. The bill also provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in such city that subsequently fails shall be prohibited f

Apr 17, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0798)
Apr 17, 2024Enacted, Chapter 798 (effective 7/1/24)
Apr 17, 2024Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 17, 2024Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 17, 2024Reenrolled bill text (SB628ER2)
Apr 17, 2024Reenrolled
Apr 17, 2024Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 17, 2024VOTE: Adoption (80-Y 19-N)
Apr 17, 2024House concurred in Governor's recommendation (80-Y 19-N)
Apr 17, 2024Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (32-Y 8-N)
Apr 5, 2024Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 31, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB628ER)
Mar 27, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 27, 2024
Mar 26, 2024Signed by Speaker
Mar 25, 2024Signed by President
Mar 25, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB628ER)
Mar 25, 2024Enrolled
Mar 7, 2024House amendment agreed to by Senate (24-Y 16-N)
Mar 7, 2024VOTE: Passage (78-Y 18-N)
Mar 7, 2024Passed House with amendment (78-Y 18-N)
Mar 7, 2024Engrossed by House as amended
Mar 7, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Mar 7, 2024Read third time
Mar 6, 2024Read second time
Mar 4, 2024Reported from Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 27, 2024Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 27, 2024Motion to refer to committee agreed to
Feb 26, 2024Read second time
Feb 22, 2024Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (17-Y 4-N)
Feb 20, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (6-Y 1-N)
Feb 20, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 19, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 15, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 15, 2024Read first time
Feb 15, 2024Placed on Calendar
Feb 9, 2024Read third time and passed Senate (29-Y 10-N)
Feb 8, 2024Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB628S1
Feb 8, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24106958D-S1
Feb 8, 2024Reading of substitute waived
Feb 8, 2024Read second time
Feb 7, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB628S1)
Feb 7, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2024Committee substitute printed 24106958D-S1
Feb 6, 2024Incorporates SB345 (Reeves)
Feb 6, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 2-N)
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB628)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101505D

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SB397EnactedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 5, 2024
Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed SenateJan 30, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 5, 2024
Law · Apr 5, 2024
Adam P. Ebbin +2 cosponsorsLottery, Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming, Commercial casinos
Actions (35)

Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information. Requires those legally authorized to sell Virginia lottery tickets or conduct charitable gaming, horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, and casino gaming in the Commonwealth to post in a conspicuous place on their premises a sign that bears the toll-free telephone number and website of the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities. This bill incorporates SB 348. Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information.Requires those legally authorized to sell Virginia lottery ticketsor conduct charitable gaming, horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering,and casino gaming in the Commonwealth to post in a conspicuous placeon their premises a sign that bears the toll-free telephone numberand website of the illegal gaming tip line estab

Apr 5, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0593)
Apr 5, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 593 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Signed by President
Mar 5, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB397ER)
Mar 4, 2024Signed by Speaker
Mar 4, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB397ER)
Mar 4, 2024Enrolled
Feb 27, 2024VOTE: Block Vote Passage (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 27, 2024Passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 27, 2024Read third time
Feb 26, 2024Read second time
Feb 22, 2024Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 20, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 13, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 13, 2024Read first time
Feb 13, 2024Placed on Calendar
Jan 30, 2024Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2024Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB397S1
Jan 29, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24106112D-S1
Jan 29, 2024Reading of substitute waived
Jan 29, 2024Read second time
Jan 26, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB397S1)
Jan 26, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Incorporates SB348 (Reeves)
Jan 24, 2024Committee substitute printed 24106112D-S1
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 24, 2024Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB397)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101320D

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HB523EnactedMajorVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 4, 2024
Charitable gaming; clarifies definition of 'social organization.'
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 4, 2024
Law · Apr 4, 2024
Paul E. Krizek +6 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (45)

Charitable gaming. Amends charitable gaming law to allow, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, certain organizations to use a predetermined percentage of its receipts for expenses related to the rental of real property where such real property is involved in the operation of the organization and used for lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes. The bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from promulgating electronic gaming regulations that prohibit (i) devices that display spinning, rotating, or rolling reels or animations or flashing lights; (ii) devices that accept vouchers; or (iii) the purchase and play of an electronic pull tab with a single press or touch of a button. This bill is identical to SB 344. Charitable gaming. Amends charitable gaming law to allow, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, certai

Apr 4, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0445)
Apr 4, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 445 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 12, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB523ER)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Signed by President
Mar 7, 2024Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2024Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB523ER)
Mar 7, 2024Enrolled
Mar 6, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB523S1)
Mar 1, 2024VOTE: Adoption (90-Y 5-N)
Mar 1, 2024Senate substitute agreed to by House 24108321D-S1 (90-Y 5-N)
Feb 28, 2024Passed Senate with substitute (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB523S1
Feb 28, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24108321D-S1
Feb 28, 2024Reading of substitute waived
Feb 28, 2024Read third time
Feb 27, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 27, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 27, 2024Committee substitute printed 24108321D-S1
Feb 27, 2024Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 14, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 14, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB523EH1)
Feb 7, 2024VOTE: Passage (97-Y 3-N)
Feb 7, 2024Read third time and passed House (97-Y 3-N)
Feb 6, 2024Printed as engrossed 24106735D-EH1
Feb 6, 2024Engrossed by House - committee substitute with amendment HB523EH1
Feb 6, 2024Amendment by Delegate Krizek agreed to
Feb 6, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24106735D-H1
Feb 6, 2024Read second time
Feb 6, 2024House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 5, 2024Read first time
Feb 5, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB523H1)
Feb 1, 2024Incorporates HB298 (Ballard)
Feb 1, 2024Committee substitute printed 24106735D-H1
Feb 1, 2024Reported from General Laws with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)
Jan 30, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 30, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB523)
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100602D

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SB344EnactedMajorVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 4, 2024
Charitable gaming; clarifies definition of 'social organization.'
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 4, 2024
Law · Apr 4, 2024
Bryce E. ReevesCharitable gaming
Actions (56)

Charitable gaming. Amends charitable gaming law to allow, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, certain organizations to use a predetermined percentage of its receipts for expenses related to the rental of real property where such real property is involved in the operation of the organization and used for lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes. The bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services from promulgating electronic gaming regulations that prohibit (i) devices that display spinning, rotating, or rolling reels or animations or flashing lights; (ii) devices that accept vouchers; or (iii) the purchase and play of an electronic pull tab with a single press or touch of a button. This bill is identical to HB 523. Charitable gaming. Amends charitable gaming law to allow, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, certai

Apr 4, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0504)
Apr 4, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 504 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Signed by President
Mar 6, 2024Signed by Speaker
Mar 6, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB344ER)
Mar 6, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB344ER)
Mar 6, 2024Enrolled
Mar 1, 2024Conference report agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2024VOTE: Adoption (92-Y 4-N)
Mar 1, 2024Conference report agreed to by House (92-Y 4-N)
Mar 1, 2024Passed by temporarily
Mar 1, 2024Amended by conference committee
Feb 28, 2024Delegates: Krizek, Cole, Arnold
Feb 28, 2024Conferees appointed by House
Feb 27, 2024Senators: Reeves, McPike, VanValkenburg
Feb 27, 2024Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 27, 2024Senate acceded to request (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 23, 2024House requested conference committee
Feb 23, 2024House insisted on substitute
Feb 22, 2024House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N)
Feb 20, 2024VOTE: Passage (95-Y 1-N)
Feb 20, 2024Passed House with substitute (95-Y 1-N)
Feb 20, 2024Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB344H1
Feb 20, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24107738D-H1
Feb 20, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB344H1)
Feb 20, 2024Read third time
Feb 19, 2024Read second time
Feb 15, 2024Committee substitute printed 24107738D-H1
Feb 15, 2024Reported from General Laws with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 14, 2024Read first time
Feb 14, 2024Placed on Calendar
Feb 9, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB344S2)
Feb 8, 2024Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB344S2
Feb 8, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24106935D-S2
Feb 8, 2024Reading of substitute waived
Feb 8, 2024General Laws and Technology Committee substitute rejected 23106155D-S1
Feb 8, 2024Read second time
Feb 7, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2024Committee substitute printed 24106935D-S2
Feb 6, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 6, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 30, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB344S1)
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Committee substitute printed 24106155D-S1
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 24, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100604D

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SB426EnactedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 4, 2024
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed SenateJan 30, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 4, 2024
Law · Apr 4, 2024
R. Creigh DeedsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (25)

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools, 0.025 percent shall be provided to each of the following: (i) the Virginia Breeders Fund; (ii) the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, for its equine programs; (iii) the Virginia Horse Center Foundation; and (iv) the Virginia Horse Industry Board. The bill also provides that, in addition to the amount horse racing licensees distribute to localities and the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund under current law, such licensees shall distribute the remainder of the percentage retained to the Commonwealth as a license tax. This bill is identical to HB 843.

Apr 4, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0506)
Apr 4, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 506 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Signed by President
Feb 26, 2024Signed by Speaker
Feb 26, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB426ER)
Feb 26, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB426ER)
Feb 26, 2024Enrolled
Feb 20, 2024VOTE: Passage (88-Y 11-N)
Feb 20, 2024Passed House (88-Y 11-N)
Feb 20, 2024Read third time
Feb 19, 2024Read second time
Feb 15, 2024Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 13, 2024Read first time
Feb 13, 2024Placed on Calendar
Jan 30, 2024Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2024Read second time and engrossed
Jan 26, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 22, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 15, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB426)
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100426D

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HB1131EnactedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 2, 2024
Casino gaming; removes the City of Richmond as an eligible host city.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 2, 2024
Law · Apr 2, 2024
Betsy B. CarrCommercial casinos
Actions (25)

Casino gaming; eligible host city. Removes the City of Richmond as an eligible host city for casino gaming establishments in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to SB 541.

Apr 2, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0318)
Apr 2, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 318 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 5, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB1131ER)
Mar 5, 2024Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1131ER)
Mar 5, 2024Enrolled
Feb 28, 2024Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024Read third time
Feb 27, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 27, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 14, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2024VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2024Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2024Read second time and engrossed
Feb 5, 2024Read first time
Feb 1, 2024Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB1131)
Jan 10, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 10, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101939D

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HB525EnactedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 2, 2024
Casino gaming; limits on required local referendums.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 2, 2024
Law · Apr 2, 2024
Paul E. Krizek +5 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (39)

Casino gaming; limits on required local referendums. Provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in such city that subsequently fails shall be prohibited from holding another referendum on the same question for a period of three years from the date of the last referendum. Casino gaming; limits on required local referendums. Provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in such city that subsequently fails shall be prohibited from holding another referendum on the same question for a period of three years from the date of the last referendum. Casino gaming; limits on required local referendums. Provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holdsa local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming shouldbe permitted in such city that subsequently fails sh

Apr 2, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0291)
Apr 2, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 291 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Signed by President
Mar 4, 2024Signed by Speaker
Mar 4, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB525ER)
Mar 4, 2024Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB525ER)
Mar 4, 2024Enrolled
Feb 27, 2024VOTE: Adoption (96-Y 0-N)
Feb 27, 2024Senate amendment agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N)
Feb 23, 2024Passed Senate with amendment (38-Y 1-N)
Feb 23, 2024Reconsideration of Senate passage agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 23, 2024Passed Senate with amendment (38-Y 1-N)
Feb 23, 2024Engrossed by Senate as amended
Feb 23, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 23, 2024Reading of amendment waived
Feb 23, 2024Read third time
Feb 22, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 21, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (12-Y 2-N)
Feb 14, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 14, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 1-N)
Feb 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2024VOTE: Passage (99-Y 1-N)
Feb 7, 2024Read third time and passed House (99-Y 1-N)
Feb 7, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB525E)
Feb 6, 2024Printed as engrossed 24104581D-E
Feb 6, 2024Engrossed by House as amended HB525E
Feb 6, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 6, 2024Read second time
Feb 5, 2024Read first time
Feb 1, 2024Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 26, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB525)
Jan 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104581D

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HB991EnactedMajorVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 2, 2024
Gambling data; use of Cloud Technology.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 2, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 2, 2024
Law · Apr 2, 2024
Michelle Lopes MaldonadoLottery
Actions (31)

Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts from the provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placement or operation of or communication to and from data center equipment in the Commonwealth associated with the hosting of lottery games duly authorized by another state or jurisdiction and regulated and operated consistent with and exclusively for the benefit of such state or jurisdiction, provided that wagering on such games is legally authorized in such other state or jurisdiction and the individuals wagering on such games are required by the laws or regulations of such other state or jurisdiction to be physically located within the geographic bounds of such other state or jurisdiction at the time the wager is initiated or placed. This bill is identical to SB 540. Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts from the provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placement or operation of or communication to and from equipment in the Commonwealth associated with the hosting of lotte

Apr 2, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0311)
Apr 2, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 311 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 7, 2024Signed by President
Mar 4, 2024Signed by Speaker
Mar 4, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB991ER)
Mar 4, 2024Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB991ER)
Mar 4, 2024Enrolled
Feb 27, 2024VOTE: Adoption (88-Y 8-N)
Feb 27, 2024Senate amendment agreed to by House (88-Y 8-N)
Feb 23, 2024Passed Senate with amendment (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 23, 2024Engrossed by Senate as amended
Feb 23, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 23, 2024Reading of amendment waived
Feb 23, 2024Read third time
Feb 22, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 21, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 14, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 5, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 5, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 2, 2024VOTE: Passage (94-Y 6-N)
Feb 2, 2024Read third time and passed House (94-Y 6-N)
Feb 1, 2024Read second time and engrossed
Jan 31, 2024Read first time
Jan 29, 2024Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (21-Y 1-N)
Jan 29, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB991)
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102505D

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SB540EnactedMajorVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 2, 2024
Illegal gambling; exemptions.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 2, 2024
Law · Apr 2, 2024
Lamont BagbyLottery
Actions (36)

Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts from the provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placement or operation of or communication to and from data center equipment in the Commonwealth associated with the hosting of lottery games duly authorized by another state or jurisdiction and regulated and operated consistent with and exclusively for the benefit of such state or jurisdiction, provided that wagering on such games is legally authorized in such other state or jurisdiction and the individuals wagering on such games are required by the laws or regulations of such other state or jurisdiction to be physically located within the geographic bounds of such other state or jurisdiction at the time the wager is initiated or placed. This bill is identical to HB 991. Illegal gambling; exemptions. Exempts fromthe provisions of Code prohibiting illegal gambling the placementor operation of or communication to and from equipment in the Commonwealth associated with the hosting of lotte

Apr 2, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0358)
Apr 2, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 358 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 1, 2024Signed by President
Feb 27, 2024Signed by Speaker
Feb 27, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB540ER)
Feb 27, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB540ER)
Feb 27, 2024Enrolled
Feb 22, 2024VOTE: Passage (92-Y 5-N)
Feb 22, 2024Passed House (92-Y 5-N)
Feb 22, 2024Read third time
Feb 21, 2024Read second time
Feb 19, 2024Reported from Communications, Technology and Innovation (19-Y 3-N)
Feb 14, 2024Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
Feb 14, 2024Read first time
Feb 14, 2024Placed on Calendar
Feb 12, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB540E)
Feb 8, 2024Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Printed as engrossed 24102988D-E
Feb 8, 2024Engrossed by Senate as amended SB540E
Feb 8, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 8, 2024Reading of amendment waived
Feb 8, 2024Read second time
Feb 7, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 6, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 6, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB540)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102988D

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SB541EnactedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 2, 2024
Casino gaming; removes the City of Richmond as an eligible host city.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. LawApr 2, 2024
Law · Apr 2, 2024
Lamont BagbyCommercial casinos
Actions (28)

Casino gaming; eligible host city. Removes the City of Richmond as an eligible host city for casino gaming establishments in the Commonwealth. This bill is identical to HB 1131.

Apr 2, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0359)
Apr 2, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 359 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Feb 29, 2024Signed by President
Feb 26, 2024Signed by Speaker
Feb 26, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB541ER)
Feb 26, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB541ER)
Feb 26, 2024Enrolled
Feb 20, 2024VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N)
Feb 20, 2024Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
Feb 20, 2024Read third time
Feb 19, 2024Read second time
Feb 15, 2024Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 14, 2024Read first time
Feb 14, 2024Placed on Calendar
Feb 8, 2024Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Read second time and engrossed
Feb 7, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB541)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24103472D

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HB843EnactedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Mar 8, 2024
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 1, 2024
  6. LawMar 8, 2024
Law · Mar 8, 2024
Terry L. AustinHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (25)

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools, 0.025 percent shall be provided to each of the following: (i) the Virginia Breeders Fund; (ii) the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, for its equine programs; (iii) the Virginia Horse Center Foundation; and (iv) the Virginia Horse Industry Board. The bill also provides that, in addition to the amount horse racing licensees distribute to localities and the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund under current law, such licensees shall distribute the remainder of the percentage retained to the Commonwealth as a license tax. This bill is identical to SB 426.

Mar 8, 2024Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0053)
Mar 8, 2024Approved by Governor-Chapter 53 (effective 7/1/24)
Mar 1, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 8, 2024
Mar 1, 2024Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 1, 2024
Feb 25, 2024Signed by President
Feb 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB843ER)
Feb 22, 2024Signed by Speaker
Feb 22, 2024Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB843ER)
Feb 22, 2024Enrolled
Feb 19, 2024Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 19, 2024Read third time
Feb 16, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2024VOTE: Passage (89-Y 11-N)
Feb 7, 2024Read third time and passed House (89-Y 11-N)
Feb 6, 2024Read second time and engrossed
Feb 5, 2024Read first time
Feb 1, 2024Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 15, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB843)
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100586D

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HB1987EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Apr 12, 2023
Charitable gaming; organizations exempt from certain fees, temporary permits authorized, limitation.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 13, 2023
  6. LawApr 12, 2023
Law · Apr 12, 2023
KrizekCharitable gaming
Actions (50)
Apr 12, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0787)
Apr 12, 2023Enacted, Chapter 787 (effective 7/1/23)
Apr 12, 2023Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 12, 2023Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 12, 2023Reenrolled bill text (HB1987ER2)
Apr 12, 2023Reenrolled
Apr 12, 2023Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 12, 2023Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Apr 12, 2023VOTE: Adoption (90-Y 2-N)
Apr 12, 2023House concurred in Governor's recommendation (90-Y 2-N)
Apr 12, 2023Placed on Calendar
Mar 27, 2023Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 13, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 13, 2023Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023
Mar 8, 2023Signed by President
Mar 8, 2023Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1987ER)
Mar 7, 2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1987ER)
Mar 7, 2023Enrolled
Feb 22, 2023VOTE: Adoption (86-Y 9-N)
Feb 22, 2023Senate substitute agreed to by House 23107198D-S1 (86-Y 9-N)
Feb 21, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1987S1)
Feb 21, 2023Passed Senate with substitute (34-Y 3-N 2-A)
Feb 21, 2023Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute HB1987S1
Feb 21, 2023Substitute by Senator Rouse agreed to 23107198D-S1
Feb 21, 2023Reading of substitute waived
Feb 21, 2023Read third time
Feb 21, 2023Floor substitute printed 23107198D-S1 (Rouse)
Feb 20, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 15, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 15, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2023VOTE: Passage (91-Y 6-N)
Feb 7, 2023Read third time and passed House (91-Y 6-N)
Feb 6, 2023Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1987H1
Feb 6, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23104704D-H1
Feb 6, 2023Read second time
Feb 6, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1987H1)
Feb 5, 2023Read first time
Feb 2, 2023Committee substitute printed 23104704D-H1
Feb 2, 2023Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 3-N)
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 31, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 20, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1987)
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101976D

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SB1209EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Apr 12, 2023
Charitable gaming; temporary permits authorized, limitations.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 6, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 2, 2023
  6. LawApr 12, 2023
Law · Apr 12, 2023
ReevesCharitable gaming
Actions (44)
Apr 12, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0755)
Apr 12, 2023Enacted, Chapter 755 (effective 7/1/23)
Apr 12, 2023Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 12, 2023Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 12, 2023Reenrolled bill text (SB1209ER2)
Apr 12, 2023Reenrolled
Apr 12, 2023Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 12, 2023VOTE: Adoption (86-Y 5-N)
Apr 12, 2023House concurred in Governor's recommendation (86-Y 5-N)
Apr 12, 2023Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Mar 27, 2023Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 2, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 2, 2023Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023
Feb 16, 2023Signed by Speaker
Feb 16, 2023Signed by President
Feb 16, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1209ER)
Feb 16, 2023Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1209ER)
Feb 16, 2023Enrolled
Feb 14, 2023VOTE: Passage (88-Y 10-N)
Feb 14, 2023Passed House (88-Y 10-N)
Feb 14, 2023Read third time
Feb 13, 2023Read second time
Feb 9, 2023Reported from General Laws (18-Y 3-N)
Feb 9, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 9, 2023Read first time
Feb 9, 2023Placed on Calendar
Feb 6, 2023Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 1-N 3-A)
Feb 3, 2023Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1209S1
Feb 3, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23105316D-S1
Feb 3, 2023Reading of substitute waived
Feb 3, 2023Read second time
Feb 2, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N 1-A)
Jan 30, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1209S1)
Jan 26, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1209)
Jan 25, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 25, 2023Committee substitute printed 23105316D-S1
Jan 25, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 25, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 18, 2023Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23103257D

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HB1465EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Mar 26, 2023
Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; established.
  1. IntroducedDec 27, 2022
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 2, 2023
  6. LawMar 26, 2023
Law · Mar 26, 2023
Krizek
Actions (29)
Mar 26, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0588)
Mar 26, 2023Approved by Governor-Chapter 588 (effective 7/1/23)
Mar 2, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 2, 2023Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023
Feb 25, 2023Signed by President
Feb 23, 2023Signed by Speaker
Feb 23, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1465ER)
Feb 23, 2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1465ER)
Feb 23, 2023Enrolled
Feb 20, 2023Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 20, 2023Read third time
Feb 17, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2023Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2023Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Feb 8, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2023VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2023Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2023Read second time and engrossed
Feb 3, 2023Read first time
Feb 1, 2023Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources
Jan 31, 2023Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 31, 2023Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2023Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 12, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1465)
Dec 27, 2022Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
Dec 27, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101151D

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HB1617EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Mar 26, 2023
Gaming Regulatory Fund; established.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 13, 2023
  6. LawMar 26, 2023
Law · Mar 26, 2023
Fowler
Actions (55)
Mar 26, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0586)
Mar 26, 2023Approved by Governor-Chapter 586 (effective 7/1/23)
Mar 13, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 13, 2023Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023
Mar 8, 2023Signed by President
Mar 8, 2023Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1617ER)
Mar 7, 2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1617ER)
Mar 7, 2023Enrolled
Feb 27, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1617H2)
Feb 24, 2023VOTE: Adoption (85-Y 7-N)
Feb 24, 2023Conference report agreed to by House (85-Y 7-N)
Feb 24, 2023Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 2-N 2-A)
Feb 24, 2023Conference substitute printed 23107461D-H2
Feb 24, 2023Amended by conference committee
Feb 23, 2023Senators: McPike, Locke, Reeves
Feb 23, 2023Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 23, 2023Delegates: Fowler, Brewer, Bennett-Parker
Feb 23, 2023Conferees appointed by House
Feb 23, 2023House acceded to request
Feb 23, 2023Senate requested conference committee
Feb 23, 2023Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 1-N)
Feb 22, 2023VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 97-N)
Feb 22, 2023Senate substitute rejected by House 23107092D-S1 (0-Y 97-N)
Feb 21, 2023Passed Senate with substitute (36-Y 2-N 2-A)
Feb 21, 2023Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB1617S1
Feb 21, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23107092D-S1
Feb 21, 2023Reading of substitute waived
Feb 21, 2023Read third time
Feb 21, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1617S1)
Feb 20, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2023Committee substitute printed 23107092D-S1
Feb 16, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 16, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 15, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 15, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 1-N)
Feb 8, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2023VOTE: Passage (93-Y 4-N)
Feb 7, 2023Read third time and passed House (93-Y 4-N)
Feb 6, 2023Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1617H1
Feb 6, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23106260D-H1
Feb 6, 2023Read second time
Feb 6, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1617H1)
Feb 5, 2023Read first time
Feb 3, 2023Committee substitute printed 23106260D-H1
Feb 3, 2023Reported from Appropriations with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 1, 2023Reported from Finance (21-Y 1-N)
Jan 27, 2023Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 27, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)
Jan 25, 2023Assigned Finance sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 17, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1617)
Jan 7, 2023Referred to Committee on Finance
Jan 7, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101323D

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HB2125EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Mar 26, 2023
Charitable gaming; exemptions from certain requirements for specified organizations.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 2, 2023
  6. LawMar 26, 2023
Law · Mar 26, 2023
WiltCharitable gaming
Actions (32)
Mar 26, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0592)
Mar 26, 2023Approved by Governor-Chapter 592 (effective 7/1/23)
Mar 2, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 2, 2023Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023
Feb 21, 2023Signed by President
Feb 20, 2023Signed by Speaker
Feb 20, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2125ER)
Feb 20, 2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2125ER)
Feb 20, 2023Enrolled
Feb 15, 2023Passed Senate (36-Y 2-N 2-A)
Feb 15, 2023Read third time
Feb 14, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 10, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology (12-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2125H1)
Feb 7, 2023VOTE: Passage (88-Y 10-N)
Feb 7, 2023Read third time and passed House (88-Y 10-N)
Feb 6, 2023Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2125H1
Feb 6, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23105126D-H1
Feb 6, 2023Read second time
Feb 5, 2023Read first time
Feb 2, 2023Committee substitute printed 23105126D-H1
Feb 2, 2023Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 2-N)
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 20, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2125)
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101431D

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HB2419EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Mar 26, 2023
Charitable gaming; modifies definition of organization.
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 26, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 1, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governorMar 2, 2023
  6. LawMar 26, 2023
Law · Mar 26, 2023
WamplerCharitable gaming
Actions (31)
Mar 26, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0594)
Mar 26, 2023Approved by Governor-Chapter 594 (effective 7/1/23)
Mar 2, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 2, 2023Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023
Feb 16, 2023Signed by President
Feb 16, 2023Signed by Speaker
Feb 16, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2419ER)
Feb 16, 2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB2419ER)
Feb 16, 2023Enrolled
Feb 13, 2023Passed Senate (33-Y 7-N)
Feb 13, 2023Read third time
Feb 10, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2419E)
Feb 2, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 2, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 1, 2023VOTE: Passage (94-Y 5-N)
Feb 1, 2023Read third time and passed House (94-Y 5-N)
Feb 1, 2023Passed by temporarily
Jan 31, 2023Printed as engrossed 23104215D-E
Jan 31, 2023Engrossed by House as amended HB2419E
Jan 31, 2023Committee amendment agreed to
Jan 31, 2023Read second time
Jan 30, 2023Read first time
Jan 26, 2023Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (20-Y 1-N)
Jan 26, 2023House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 24, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)
Jan 23, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2419)
Jan 23, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 18, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 18, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23104215D

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SB1195EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Mar 26, 2023
Gaming Regulatory Fund; established.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 3, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 13, 2023
  6. LawMar 26, 2023
Law · Mar 26, 2023
Reeves
Actions (43)
Mar 26, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0587)
Mar 26, 2023Approved by Governor-Chapter 587 (effective 7/1/23)
Mar 13, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 13, 2023Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 13, 2023
Mar 8, 2023Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2023Signed by President
Mar 8, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1195ER)
Mar 7, 2023Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1195ER)
Mar 7, 2023Enrolled
Feb 23, 2023House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 2-N 2-A)
Feb 23, 2023Reconsideration of House substitute agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 23, 2023Title replaced 23107055D-H1
Feb 23, 2023House substitute agreed to by Senate (39-Y 1-N)
Feb 23, 2023VOTE: Passage (89-Y 6-N)
Feb 23, 2023Passed House with substitute (89-Y 6-N)
Feb 23, 2023Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB1195H2
Feb 23, 2023Committee on Appropriations substitute agreed to 23107055D-H2
Feb 23, 2023Committee on Finance substitute rejected 23106895D-H1
Feb 23, 2023Read third time
Feb 22, 2023Passed by for the day
Feb 21, 2023Read second time
Feb 21, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1195H2)
Feb 17, 2023Committee substitute printed 23107055D-H2
Feb 17, 2023Reported from Appropriations with substitute (20-Y 1-N)
Feb 16, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1195H1)
Feb 15, 2023House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 15, 2023Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 15, 2023Committee substitute printed 23106895D-H1
Feb 15, 2023Reported from Finance with substitute (20-Y 2-N)
Feb 10, 2023Referred to Committee on Finance
Feb 10, 2023Read first time
Feb 10, 2023Placed on Calendar
Feb 3, 2023Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2023Read second time and engrossed
Feb 2, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 25, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1195)
Jan 17, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101324D

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SB1235EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Mar 26, 2023
Charitable gaming; exemptions from certain requirements for specified organizations.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 3, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 2, 2023
  6. LawMar 26, 2023
Law · Mar 26, 2023
ObenshainCharitable gaming
Actions (34)
Mar 26, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0593)
Mar 26, 2023Approved by Governor-Chapter 593 (effective 7/1/23)
Mar 2, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 2, 2023Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023
Feb 16, 2023Signed by Speaker
Feb 16, 2023Signed by President
Feb 16, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1235ER)
Feb 16, 2023Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB1235ER)
Feb 16, 2023Enrolled
Feb 14, 2023VOTE: Passage (86-Y 11-N)
Feb 14, 2023Passed House (86-Y 11-N)
Feb 14, 2023Read third time
Feb 13, 2023Read second time
Feb 9, 2023Reported from General Laws (19-Y 3-N)
Feb 9, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 9, 2023Read first time
Feb 9, 2023Placed on Calendar
Feb 3, 2023Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2023Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1235S1
Feb 3, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23105450D-S1
Feb 3, 2023Reading of substitute waived
Feb 3, 2023Read second time
Feb 2, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1235S1)
Jan 25, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 25, 2023Committee substitute printed 23105450D-S1
Jan 25, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1235)
Jan 17, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102673D

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SB836EnactedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Mar 26, 2023
Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Advisory Committee; established.
  1. IntroducedDec 27, 2022
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2023
  3. Passed SenateJan 31, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 2, 2023
  6. LawMar 26, 2023
Law · Mar 26, 2023
Reeves
Actions (25)
Mar 26, 2023Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0589)
Mar 26, 2023Approved by Governor-Chapter 589 (effective 7/1/23)
Mar 2, 2023Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 27, 2023
Mar 2, 2023Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 2, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Signed by President
Feb 22, 2023Signed by Speaker
Feb 22, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB836ER)
Feb 22, 2023Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB836ER)
Feb 22, 2023Enrolled
Feb 17, 2023VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2023Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2023Read third time
Feb 16, 2023Read second time
Feb 14, 2023Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2023Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
Feb 9, 2023Read first time
Feb 9, 2023Placed on Calendar
Jan 31, 2023Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2023Read second time and engrossed
Jan 27, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 12, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB836)
Dec 27, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 27, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23103256D

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HB763EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 27, 2022
Charitable gaming; electronic gaming is restricted to social organizations, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 27, 2022
Law · Apr 27, 2022
Paul E. KrizekCharitable gaming
Actions (67)

Charitable gaming; social organizations and social quarters; electronic gaming. Provides that the conduct of electronic gaming, defined in the bill, is restricted to qualified social organizations on their premises or other qualified organizations that lease the premises of a qualified social organization pursuant to the guidelines set out in the bill. The bill eliminates the exceptions related to the sale of instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards or the conduct of bingo games in current law for veterans and fraternal organizations. The bill provides that such qualified organizations shall be subject to two prohibitions that, under current law, apply to all other organizations, as defined in relevant law: (i) they are prohibited from selling instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards or conducting bingo games outside of their home locality and (ii) they are prohibited from offering such games at an establishment that has been granted a license by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority

Apr 27, 2022Enacted, Chapter 767 (effective 7/1/22)
Apr 27, 2022Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled bill text (HB763ER2)
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 27, 2022Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Apr 27, 2022VOTE: Adoption (54-Y 45-N)
Apr 27, 2022House concurred in Governor's recommendation (54-Y 45-N)
Apr 27, 2022Placed on Calendar
Apr 13, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (HB763H3)
Apr 11, 2022Governor's substitute printed 22108174D-H3
Apr 11, 2022Governor's recommendation received by House
Apr 3, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB763ER)
Mar 22, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (HB763H2)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 21, 2022Signed by President
Mar 21, 2022Enrolled
Mar 11, 2022VOTE: Adoption (61-Y 35-N)
Mar 11, 2022Conference report agreed to by House (61-Y 35-N)
Mar 11, 2022Conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Mar 11, 2022Conference substitute printed 22107744D-H2
Mar 11, 2022Amended by conference committee
Mar 2, 2022Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 2, 2022Conferees appointed by House
Mar 2, 2022House acceded to request
Mar 2, 2022Senate requested conference committee
Mar 2, 2022Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N)
Mar 2, 2022VOTE: Rejected (0-Y 99-N)
Mar 2, 2022Senate substitute rejected by House 22107033D-S1 (0-Y 99-N)
Mar 2, 2022Passed Senate with substitute (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 2, 2022Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB763S1
Mar 2, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22107033D-S1
Mar 2, 2022Reading of substitute waived
Mar 2, 2022Read third time
Mar 2, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB763S1)
Mar 1, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 23, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 23, 2022Committee substitute printed 22107033D-S1
Feb 23, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB763H1)
Feb 16, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 16, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 15, 2022VOTE: Passage (73-Y 26-N)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed House (73-Y 26-N)
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB763H1
Feb 14, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22105618D-H1
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 13, 2022Read first time
Feb 11, 2022Reported from Appropriations (16-Y 2-N)
Feb 7, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (HB763H1)
Feb 4, 2022Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 3, 2022Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 3, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105618D-H1
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 2-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 31, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB763)
Jan 28, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (HB763)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104079D

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HB766EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 27, 2022
Gaming laws; enforcement, definitions, Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 27, 2022
Law · Apr 27, 2022
Paul E. KrizekSports (retail), Lottery, Daily fantasy, Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming, Commercial casinos
Actions (48)

Enforcement of illegal gaming laws; Illegal Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established. Establishes the Office of the Illegal Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police and charges such Coordinator with coordinating local, state, and federal enforcement of illegal gaming laws, defined as laws regulating gambling, charitable gaming, lottery games, sports betting, casino gaming, fantasy contests, and horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, and with establishing a tip line for members of the public to report concerns about illegal gaming. This bill is identical to SB 401. Enforcement of gaming laws; Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established. Establishes the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police and charges such Coordinator with coordinating local, state, and federal enforcement of gaming laws, defined as laws regulating gambling, charitable gaming, lottery games, sports betting, casino gaming, fantasy contests,

Apr 27, 2022Enacted, Chapter 768 (effective 7/1/22)
Apr 27, 2022Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled bill text (HB766ER2)
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 27, 2022Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Apr 27, 2022VOTE: Adoption (77-Y 20-N)
Apr 27, 2022House concurred in Governor's recommendation (77-Y 20-N)
Apr 27, 2022Placed on Calendar
Apr 11, 2022Governor's substitute printed 22108183D-H3
Apr 11, 2022Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB766ER)
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 2, 2022Read third time
Mar 2, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 16, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 15, 2022VOTE: Passage (84-Y 15-N)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed House (84-Y 15-N)
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB766H2
Feb 14, 2022Committee on Appropriations substitute agreed to 22106366D-H2
Feb 14, 2022Committee on General Laws substitute rejected 22105550D-H1
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB766H2)
Feb 11, 2022Read first time
Feb 9, 2022Reported from Appropriations with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022Committee substitute printed 22106366D-H2
Feb 9, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 4, 2022Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 3, 2022Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 3, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105550D-H1
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (20-Y 1-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 31, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB766)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100551D

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SB401EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 27, 2022
Gaming laws; enforcement, definitions, Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 27, 2022
Law · Apr 27, 2022
John J. Bell +3 cosponsorsSports (retail), Lottery, Daily fantasy, Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming, Commercial casinos
Actions (50)

Enforcement of illegal gaming laws; Illegal Gaming Enforcement Coordinator established. Establishes the Office of the Illegal Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police and charges such Coordinator with coordinating local, state, and federal enforcement of illegal gaming laws, defined as laws regulating gambling, charitable gaming, lottery games, sports betting, casino gaming, fantasy contests, and horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, and with establishing a tip line for members of the public to report concerns about illegal gaming. This bill is identical to HB 766. Enforcement of illegal gaming laws; Charitable Gaming Fund established. Establishes the Charitable Gaming Fund (the Fund) as the depository of all fees and penalties collected by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Department) in its administration of charitable gaming laws. The bill allocates 50 percent of the collected funds to the Department to fund its costs of administering

Apr 27, 2022Enacted, Chapter 721 (effective 7/1/22)
Apr 27, 2022Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled bill text (SB401ER2)
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 27, 2022VOTE: Adoption (72-Y 28-N)
Apr 27, 2022House concurred in Governor's recommendation (72-Y 28-N)
Apr 27, 2022Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Apr 11, 2022Governor's substitute printed 22108188D-S2
Apr 11, 2022Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB401ER)
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022Title replaced 22107110D-H1
Mar 2, 2022House substitute agreed to by Senate (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Mar 2, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB401H1)
Mar 1, 2022VOTE: Passage (76-Y 22-N)
Mar 1, 2022Passed House with substitute (76-Y 22-N)
Mar 1, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB401H1
Mar 1, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22107110D-H1
Mar 1, 2022Read third time
Feb 28, 2022Read second time
Feb 24, 2022Committee substitute printed 22107110D-H1
Feb 24, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 1-N)
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 17, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB401S1)
Feb 14, 2022Passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)
Feb 14, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB401S1
Feb 14, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22105797D-S1
Feb 14, 2022Reading of substitute waived
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB401)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105797D-S1
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 2, 2022Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 2, 2022Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102802D

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SB403EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 27, 2022
Charitable gaming; electronic gaming is restricted to social organizations, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 27, 2022
Law · Apr 27, 2022
Bryce E. Reeves +3 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (63)

Charitable gaming; social organizations and social quarters; electronic gaming. Provides that the conduct of electronic gaming, defined in the bill, is restricted to qualified social organizations on their premises or other qualified organizations that lease the premises of a qualified social organization pursuant to the guidelines set out in the bill. The bill eliminates the exceptions related to the sale of instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards or the conduct of bingo games in current law for veterans and fraternal organizations. The bill provides that such qualified organizations shall be subject to two prohibitions that, under current law, apply to all other organizations, as defined in relevant law: (i) they are prohibited from selling instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards or conducting bingo games outside of their home locality and (ii) they are prohibited from offering such games at an establishment that has been granted a license by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority

Apr 27, 2022Enacted, Chapter 722 (effective 7/1/22)
Apr 27, 2022Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled bill text (SB403ER2)
Apr 27, 2022Reenrolled
Apr 27, 2022Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 27, 2022VOTE: Adoption (55-Y 45-N)
Apr 27, 2022House concurred in Governor's recommendation (55-Y 45-N)
Apr 27, 2022Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Apr 11, 2022Governor's substitute printed 22108178D-S3
Apr 11, 2022Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Apr 3, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB403ER)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 21, 2022Signed by President
Mar 21, 2022Enrolled
Mar 11, 2022VOTE: Adoption (56-Y 39-N)
Mar 11, 2022Conference report agreed to by House (56-Y 39-N)
Mar 11, 2022Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)
Mar 11, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (SB403S2)
Mar 11, 2022Conference substitute printed 22107787D-S2
Mar 11, 2022Amended by conference committee
Mar 2, 2022Conferees appointed by House
Mar 2, 2022Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 2, 2022Senate acceded to request (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Mar 2, 2022House requested conference committee
Mar 2, 2022House insisted on substitute
Mar 2, 2022House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 37-N 3-A)
Mar 1, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB403H1)
Mar 1, 2022VOTE: Passage (51-Y 48-N)
Mar 1, 2022Passed House with substitute (51-Y 48-N)
Mar 1, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB403H1
Mar 1, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22107012D-H1
Mar 1, 2022Read third time
Feb 28, 2022Read second time
Feb 25, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (SB403H1)
Feb 24, 2022Committee substitute printed 22107012D-H1
Feb 24, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (17-Y 5-N)
Feb 24, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 17, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB403ES1)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 2-N 3-A)
Feb 14, 2022Printed as engrossed 22105808D-ES1
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB403ES1
Feb 14, 2022Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 14, 2022Reading of amendment waived
Feb 14, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22105808D-S1
Feb 14, 2022Reading of substitute waived
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (15-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 4, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (SB403S1)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105808D-S1
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB403)
Jan 27, 2022Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104080D

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HB455EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Casino gaming; sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Barry D. KnightCommercial casinos
Actions (29)

Casino gaming; sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in casino gaming establishments; casino employees; wagers, accounting, and games. Authorizes the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the Board) to issue a mixed beverage casino license. The issuance of such license is limited to a mixed beverage casino licensee owned by a casino operator licensed under Virginia law. The bill provides for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in areas designated by the Board during all hours of operation of the mixed beverage casino licensee and authorizes the licensee to provide gifts of alcoholic beverages to patrons and establish loyalty or reward credit programs under certain conditions. In addition, the bill provides that a mixed beverage restaurant licensee located on the premises of a casino gaming establishment may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on the licensed premises of the restaurant during a

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 589 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB455ER)
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022Passed Senate (35-Y 4-N 1-A)
Mar 2, 2022Read third time
Mar 2, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (12-Y 1-N)
Feb 10, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 10, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 9, 2022VOTE: Passage (79-Y 20-N)
Feb 9, 2022Read third time and passed House (79-Y 20-N)
Feb 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB455H1)
Feb 8, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB455H1
Feb 8, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22105254D-H1
Feb 8, 2022Read second time
Feb 7, 2022Read first time
Feb 3, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105254D-H1
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 2-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 19, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB455)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103896D

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HB571EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Historical horse racing; electronic gaming terminals, age requirement, penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 9, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Paul E. Krizek +1 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (31)

Historical horse racing; electronic gaming terminals; age requirement; penalty. Prohibits any person under 21 years of age from using any electronic gaming terminal or other electronic device in a satellite facility to wager on or conduct any wagering on historical horse racing. This bill is identical to SB 366. Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; prohibitionon persons under 21 years of age; penalty. Raises from 18 to21 years of age the minimum age for a person to wager on or conductany wagering on the outcome of a horse race or to be admitted intoa satellite facility without being accompanied by such person's parentor legal guardian.

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 502 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB571ER)
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 2, 2022Read third time
Mar 2, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 16, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 10, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 9, 2022VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB571H1
Feb 8, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22104806D-H1
Feb 8, 2022Read second time
Feb 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB571H1)
Feb 7, 2022Read first time
Feb 3, 2022Committee substitute printed 22104806D-H1
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 21, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB571)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102692D

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HB574EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Horse racing tax; wagers to be deposited in Problem Gambling Trust and Support Fund, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Paul E. KrizekHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (34)

Wagering on historical horse racing; licensee retained funds for distribution to Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and localities. Provides that with respect to the first 3,000 authorized terminals, 0.01 percent of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools shall be deposited in the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund. The bill reduces from 0.75 to 0.74 the percentage of such retained amount that accrues to the general fund. The bill also provides that with respect to the 2,000 terminals authorized by the 2020 Session of the General Assembly, a horse racing licensee shall retain 1.6 percent from wagering on historical horse racing pools, to be distributed as follows: 0.95 percent of such retained amount to the Commonwealth as a license tax, 0.01 percent to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, and (i) if generated at a racetrack, 0.64 percent to the locality in which the racetrack is located or (ii) if gen

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 511 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB574ER)
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 2, 2022Read third time
Mar 2, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (11-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 16, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 15, 2022VOTE: Block Vote Passage (100-Y 0-N)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (100-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB574H1
Feb 14, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22104956D-H1
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Read first time
Feb 9, 2022Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB574H1)
Feb 4, 2022Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 3, 2022Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 3, 2022Committee substitute printed 22104956D-H1
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 27, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB574)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103757D

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HB765EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Charitable Gaming Board; powers and duties.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 8, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Paul E. KrizekCharitable gaming
Actions (40)

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Charitable Gaming Board; powers and duties. Changes the Charitable Gaming Board (the Board) from a policy board to an advisory board in the executive branch of state government, decreases the membership from 11 members to nine members, and moves the power and duty to promulgate regulations related to charitable gaming in the Commonwealth from the Board to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Department). The bill provides that (i) the current regulations enacted by the Board shall be administered by the Department and remain in full force and effect until the Department promulgates new regulations pursuant to this bill and (ii) notwithstanding clause (i), the regulations promulgated by the Board regarding Texas Hold'em poker games and tournaments, which became effective on March 23, 2021, and were rescinded by the General Assembly pursuant to Item 105 of Chapter 552 of the Acts of Assembly of 2021,

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 609 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB765ER)
Mar 11, 2022Signed by President
Mar 11, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 11, 2022Enrolled
Mar 9, 2022VOTE: Adoption (91-Y 5-N)
Mar 9, 2022Senate amendments agreed to by House (91-Y 5-N)
Mar 8, 2022Passed Senate with amendments (35-Y 1-N 3-A)
Mar 8, 2022Engrossed by Senate as amended
Mar 8, 2022Amendments by Senator Reeves agreed to
Mar 8, 2022Reading of amendments waived
Mar 8, 2022Read third time
Mar 7, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Mar 4, 2022Passed by for the day
Mar 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 16, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 16, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB765E)
Feb 15, 2022VOTE: Passage (93-Y 6-N)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed House (93-Y 6-N)
Feb 14, 2022Printed as engrossed 22104085D-E
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by House as amended HB765E
Feb 14, 2022Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Read first time
Feb 9, 2022Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 8, 2022Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 8, 2022Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 24, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB765)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104085D

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HB767EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Charitable gaming; conducting without a permit, civil penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Paul E. KrizekCharitable gaming
Actions (28)

Charitable gaming; violations; civil penalty. Provides for a civil penalty of not less than $25,000 and not more than $50,000 for any person or organization, whether permitted or qualified pursuant to applicable charitable gaming laws or not, that (i) conducts charitable gaming without first obtaining a permit to do so, (ii) continues to conduct such games after revocation or suspension of such permit, or (iii) otherwise violates any charitable gaming provisions. The bill provides that any such civil penalties collected shall be payable to the State Treasurer for remittance to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This bill is identical to SB 399. Charitable gaming; violations; civil penalty. Provides for a civil penalty of not less than $25,000 and not more than $50,000 for any person or organization that (i) conducts charitable gaming without first obtaining a permit to do so, (ii) continues to conduct such games after revocation or suspension of such permit, or (iii)

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 608 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB767ER)
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 2, 2022Read third time
Mar 2, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N)
Feb 16, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 16, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 16, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB767E)
Feb 15, 2022VOTE: Passage (81-Y 19-N)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed House (81-Y 19-N)
Feb 14, 2022Printed as engrossed 22101395D-E
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by House as amended HB767E
Feb 14, 2022Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 13, 2022Read first time
Feb 10, 2022Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 8, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 24, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB767)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22101395D

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SB366EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Historical horse racing; electronic gaming terminals, age requirement, penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Bryce E. Reeves +2 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (33)

Historical horse racing; electronic gaming terminals; age requirement; penalty. Prohibits any person under 21 years of age from using any electronic gaming terminal or other electronic device in a satellite facility to wager on or conduct any wagering on historical horse racing. This bill is identical to HB 571. Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; prohibitionon persons under 21 years of age; penalty. Raises from 18 to21 years of age the minimum age for a person to wager on or conduct any wagering on the outcome of a horse race or to be admitted intoa satellite facility without being accompanied by such person's parentor legal guardian.

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 503 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 11, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 11, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
Mar 2, 2022Signed by President
Mar 1, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 1, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB366ER)
Mar 1, 2022Enrolled
Feb 25, 2022VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 25, 2022Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 25, 2022Read third time
Feb 24, 2022Read second time
Feb 22, 2022Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 21, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 21, 2022Read first time
Feb 21, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 14, 2022Passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB366S1
Feb 14, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22104649D-S1
Feb 14, 2022Reading of substitute waived
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB366S1)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Committee substitute printed 22104649D-S1
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 27, 2022Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 19, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB366)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103173D

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SB394EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Charitable gaming; registration of landlords, Texas Hold'em poker operations.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
John J. Bell +3 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (32)

Charitable gaming; registration of landlords; Texas Hold'em poker operations. Provides that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may promulgate regulations that require any landlord that leases to a qualified charitable organization any premises devoted in whole or in part to the conduct of bingo games or any other charitable gaming to register with the Department. The bill also prohibits an organization qualified to conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments from conducting any Texas Hold'em poker games where the game has no predetermined end time and the players wager actual money or poker chips that have cash value. The bill contains technical amendments. Charitable gaming; registration of landlords;Texas Hold'em poker operations. Provides that the Departmentof Agriculture and Consumer Services may promulgate regulations thatrequire any landlord that leases to a qualified charitable organizationany premises devoted in whole or in part to the conduct of bingogames or

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 612 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB394ER)
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Enrolled
Mar 7, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB394H1)
Mar 3, 2022Title replaced 22107107D-H1
Mar 3, 2022House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)
Mar 1, 2022VOTE: Passage (60-Y 38-N)
Mar 1, 2022Passed House with substitute (60-Y 38-N)
Mar 1, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB394H1
Mar 1, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22107107D-H1
Mar 1, 2022Read third time
Feb 28, 2022Read second time
Feb 24, 2022Committee substitute printed 22107107D-H1
Feb 24, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 6-N)
Feb 24, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)
Feb 14, 2022Read second time and engrossed
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 24, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB394)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102779D

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SB399EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Charitable gaming; conducting without a permit, civil penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
John J. Bell +3 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (33)

Charitable gaming; violations; civil penalty. Provides for a civil penalty of not less than $25,000 and not more than $50,000 for any person or organization, whether permitted or qualified pursuant to applicable charitable gaming laws or not, that (i) conducts charitable gaming without first obtaining a permit to do so, (ii) continues to conduct such games after revocation or suspension of such permit, or (iii) otherwise violates any charitable gaming provisions. The bill provides that any such civil penalties collected shall be payable to the State Treasurer for remittance to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. This bill is identical to HB 767. Charitable gaming; violations; civil penalty. Provides for a civil penalty of not less than $25,000 and not more than $50,000 for any person or organization that (i) conducts charitable gaming without first obtaining a permit to do so, (ii) continues to conduct such games after revocation or suspension of such permit, or (iii)

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 555 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 9, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB399ER)
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022Title replaced 22107109D-H1
Mar 2, 2022House substitute agreed to by Senate (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Mar 1, 2022VOTE: Passage (70-Y 29-N)
Mar 1, 2022Passed House with substitute (70-Y 29-N)
Mar 1, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB399H1
Mar 1, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22107109D-H1
Mar 1, 2022Read third time
Mar 1, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB399H1)
Feb 28, 2022Read second time
Feb 24, 2022Committee substitute printed 22107109D-H1
Feb 24, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 3-N)
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 14, 2022Passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)
Feb 14, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2022Read second time and engrossed
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 9, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2022Rereferred to General Laws and Technology
Jan 31, 2022Rereferred from Judiciary (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB399)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102789D

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SB402EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Charitable Gaming Board; powers and duties.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Bryce E. Reeves +3 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (38)

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; Charitable Gaming Board; powers and duties. Changes the Charitable Gaming Board (the Board) from a policy board to an advisory board in the executive branch of state government, decreases the membership from 11 members to nine members, and moves the power and duty to promulgate regulations related to charitable gaming in the Commonwealth from the Board to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Department). The bill provides that (i) the current regulations enacted by the Board shall be administered by the Department and remain in full force and effect until the Department promulgates new regulations pursuant to this bill and (ii) notwithstanding clause (i), the regulations promulgated by the Board regarding Texas Hold'em poker games and tournaments, which became effective on March 23, 2021, and were rescinded by the General Assembly pursuant to Item 105 of Chapter 552 of the Acts of Assembly of 2021,

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 554 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 14, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB402ER)
Mar 11, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 11, 2022Signed by President
Mar 11, 2022Enrolled
Mar 9, 2022House amendments agreed to by Senate (35-Y 1-N 3-A)
Mar 8, 2022VOTE: Passage (86-Y 11-N)
Mar 8, 2022Passed House with amendments (86-Y 11-N)
Mar 8, 2022Engrossed by House as amended
Mar 8, 2022Committee amendments agreed to
Mar 8, 2022Read third time
Mar 7, 2022Read second time
Mar 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (21-Y 1-N)
Mar 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 16, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB402E)
Feb 15, 2022Passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 3-A)
Feb 15, 2022Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed Senate (35-Y 1-N 4-A)
Feb 14, 2022Printed as engrossed 22104179D-E
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by Senate as amended SB402E
Feb 14, 2022Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 14, 2022Reading of amendments waived
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 27, 2022Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 24, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB402)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104179D

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SB519EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Casino gaming; sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
L. Louise LucasCommercial casinos
Actions (30)

Casino gaming; sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in casino gaming establishments; casino employees; wagers, accounting, and games. Authorizes the Board of Directors of the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the Board) to issue a mixed beverage casino license. The issuance of such license is limited to a mixed beverage casino licensee owned by a casino operator licensed under Virginia law. The bill provides for the sale and service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption in areas designated by the Board during all hours of operation of the mixed beverage casino licensee and authorizes the licensee to provide gifts of alcoholic beverages to patrons and establish loyalty or reward credit programs under certain conditions. In addition, the bill provides that a mixed beverage restaurant licensee located on the premises of a casino gaming establishment may sell alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption on the licensed premises of the restaurant during a

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 590 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 11, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 11, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2022
Mar 4, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 4, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB519ER)
Mar 4, 2022Signed by President
Mar 4, 2022Enrolled
Mar 1, 2022VOTE: Passage (84-Y 16-N)
Mar 1, 2022Passed House (84-Y 16-N)
Mar 1, 2022Read third time
Feb 28, 2022Read second time
Feb 24, 2022Reported from General Laws (18-Y 4-N)
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 8, 2022Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 9-N)
Feb 7, 2022Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB519S1
Feb 7, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22105255D-S1
Feb 7, 2022Reading of substitute waived
Feb 7, 2022Read second time
Feb 4, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB519S1)
Feb 4, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (35-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105255D-S1
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (13-Y 2-N)
Feb 2, 2022Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 27, 2022Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 19, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB519)
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104248D

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SB530EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Illegal gaming devices; manufacturing, etc., device, civil penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 14, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Bryce E. Reeves +1 cosponsors
Actions (39)

Illegal gaming devices; Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; civil penalty. Adds the manufacturing for sale, selling, or distributing of an illegal gaming device while knowing that it is or is intended to be operated in the Commonwealth in violation of the law to the list of violations for which a civil penalty may be assessed against a person who is found to have committed such violation. The bill also adds a knowledge requirement to the existing violation of possessing or controlling an illegal gambling device. The bill also provides for a civil penalty of up to $25,000 per gambling device for any person who sells a gambling device that is located in an unregulated location. The bill provides that it shall be sufficient ground for an action for pretrial levy or seizure or an attachment that a principal defendant has conducted, financed, managed, supervised, directed, sold, or owned a gambling device that is located in an unregulated location. This bill incorporates SB 566. Illegal g

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 553 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB530ER)
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022House amendment agreed to by Senate (39-Y 0-N 1-A)
Mar 1, 2022VOTE: Passage (93-Y 7-N)
Mar 1, 2022Passed House with amendment (93-Y 7-N)
Mar 1, 2022Engrossed by House as amended
Mar 1, 2022Committee amendment agreed to
Mar 1, 2022Read third time
Feb 28, 2022Read second time
Feb 25, 2022Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 25, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 24, 2022Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 24, 2022Reported from General Laws (19-Y 3-N)
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 14, 2022Passed Senate (38-Y 0-N 2-A)
Feb 14, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB530S1
Feb 14, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22105926D-S1
Feb 14, 2022Reading of substitute waived
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB530S1)
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (SB530S1)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Incorporates SB566 (McDougle)
Feb 2, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105926D-S1
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 25, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB530)
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104310D

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SB96EnactedMajorVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 11, 2022
Gaming; use of the phrase 'Virginia is for Bettors', civil penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 5, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 11, 2022
Law · Apr 11, 2022
Thomas K. Norment, Jr. +1 cosponsorsSports (retail), Commercial casinos
Actions (35)

Gaming businesses; use of the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors"; civil penalty. Prohibits gaming businesses, as defined in the bill, from using the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" in an advertisement in association with their products or services. A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $50,000. Gaming; use of the name of Virginia or the Commonwealth;civil penalty. Prohibits sports betting and casino gaming operatorsand their affiliates from using the name of Virginia or the Commonwealth in an advertisement in association with their products or services.A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $50,000.

Apr 11, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 475 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 8, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 8, 2022Signed by President
Mar 7, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB96ER)
Mar 7, 2022Enrolled
Mar 2, 2022VOTE: Passage (58-Y 35-N)
Mar 2, 2022Passed House (58-Y 35-N)
Mar 2, 2022Read third time
Mar 1, 2022Passed by for the day
Mar 1, 2022Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by House
Mar 1, 2022VOTE: Defeated (32-Y 67-N)
Mar 1, 2022Defeated by House (32-Y 67-N)
Mar 1, 2022Read third time
Feb 28, 2022Read second time
Feb 24, 2022Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 8, 2022Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB96E)
Feb 7, 2022Printed as engrossed 22100569D-E
Feb 7, 2022Engrossed by Senate as amended SB96E
Feb 7, 2022Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 7, 2022Reading of amendments waived
Feb 7, 2022Read second time
Feb 4, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (35-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (13-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 27, 2022Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB96)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 5, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 5, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100569D

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HB1108EnactedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Apr 7, 2022
Public schools; instruction concerning gambling, report.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 9, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 7, 2022
Law · Apr 7, 2022
Sam Rasoul +17 cosponsors
Actions (29)

Public schools; instruction concerning gambling. Requires instruction concerning gambling and the addictive potential thereof to be provided by the public schools as prescribed by the Board of Education. The bill requires the Board of Education to report to the Chairmen of House Committee on Education and the Senate Committee on Education and Health a description of such instruction. Public schools; instruction concerning gambling.Requires instruction concerning gambling and the addictive potentialthereof to be provided by the public schools as prescribed by theBoard of Education.

Apr 7, 2022Approved by Governor-Chapter 192 (effective 7/1/22)
Mar 22, 2022Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
Mar 22, 2022Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
Mar 11, 2022Signed by President
Mar 10, 2022Signed by Speaker
Mar 10, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1108ER)
Mar 10, 2022Enrolled
Mar 8, 2022Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Mar 8, 2022Read third time
Mar 7, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Mar 4, 2022Passed by for the day
Mar 3, 2022Reported from Education and Health (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1108E)
Feb 22, 2022Assigned Education sub: Public Education
Feb 16, 2022Referred to Committee on Education and Health
Feb 16, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 15, 2022VOTE: Passage (97-Y 3-N)
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed House (97-Y 3-N)
Feb 14, 2022Printed as engrossed 22102732D-E
Feb 14, 2022Engrossed by House as amended HB1108E
Feb 14, 2022Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 14, 2022Read second time
Feb 11, 2022Read first time
Feb 9, 2022Reported from Education with amendment(s) (20-Y 2-N)
Feb 8, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1108)
Jan 31, 2022Assigned Education sub: K-12
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on Education
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102732D

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HB2168EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Apr 7, 2021
Illegal gambling; skill games, enforcement by localities and Attorney General, civil penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 3, 2021
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 7, 2021
Law · Apr 7, 2021
Don L. ScottSkill games
Actions (57)

Illegal gambling; skill games; civil penalty; enforcement by localities and Attorney General. Provides that any person who conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs, or owns a gambling device that is located in an unregulated location is subject to a civil penalty of $25,000. The bill provides that the Attorney General, an attorney for the Commonwealth, or the attorney for any locality may cause an action in equity to be brought in the name of the Commonwealth or of the locality, as applicable, to enjoin the operation of a gambling device in violation of this section and may request attachment against all such devices and any moneys within such devices. The bill provides that any civil penalties brought in the name of the Commonwealth shall be paid into the Literary Fund and that any civil penalties brought in the name of a locality shall be paid into the general fund of the locality. Illegal gambling; skill games; civil penalty;enforcement by localities and Attorney General. P

Apr 7, 2021Enacted, Chapter 546 (effective 7/1/21)
Apr 7, 2021Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 7, 2021Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 7, 2021Reenrolled bill text (HB2168ER2)
Apr 7, 2021Reenrolled
Apr 7, 2021Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 7, 2021Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (28-Y 11-N 1-A)
Apr 7, 2021VOTE: Adoption (76-Y 23-N)
Apr 7, 2021House concurred in Governor's recommendation (76-Y 23-N)
Apr 7, 2021Placed on Calendar
Mar 31, 2021Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 18, 2021Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 2, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB2168ER)
Mar 1, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
Mar 1, 2021Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 1, 20201
Feb 27, 2021Signed by President
Feb 26, 2021Signed by Speaker
Feb 26, 2021Enrolled
Feb 24, 2021VOTE: Agreed To (93-Y 0-N)
Feb 24, 2021Conference report agreed to by House (93-Y 0-N)
Feb 24, 2021Conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 24, 2021Conference substitute printed 21200595D-H1
Feb 24, 2021Amended by conference committee
Feb 19, 2021Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 19, 2021Conferees appointed by House
Feb 19, 2021House acceded to request
Feb 19, 2021Senate requested conference committee
Feb 19, 2021Senate insisted on amendments (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2021VOTE: REJECTED (2-Y 97-N)
Feb 17, 2021Senate amendments rejected by House (2-Y 97-N)
Feb 17, 2021Placed on Calendar
Feb 15, 2021Passed Senate with amendments (36-Y 0-N 2-A)
Feb 15, 2021Engrossed by Senate as amended
Feb 15, 2021Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 15, 2021Reading of amendments waived
Feb 15, 2021Read third time
Feb 12, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2021Reported from Judiciary with amendments (13-Y 0-N 2-A)
Feb 5, 2021Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in Judiciary (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB2168E)
Feb 4, 2021Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
Feb 4, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 3, 2021VOTE: Block Vote Passage #2 (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2021Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2021Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Feb 3, 2021VOTE: Block Vote Passage (98-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 3, 2021Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 2, 2021Printed as engrossed 21101270D-E
Feb 2, 2021Engrossed by House as amended HB2168E
Feb 2, 2021Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 2, 2021Read second time
Feb 1, 2021Read first time
Jan 29, 2021Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB2168)
Jan 19, 2021Assigned Courts sub: Criminal
Jan 12, 2021Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 12, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101270D

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SB1127EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Apr 7, 2021
Charitable gaming; conduct of instant bingo, network bingo, pull tabs, and seal cards.
  1. IntroducedDec 23, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 5, 2021
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 7, 2021
Law · Apr 7, 2021
Bryce E. ReevesCharitable gaming
Actions (62)

Charitable gaming; permit requirement; permissible locations; use of proceeds; suspensions and revocations. The bill modifies the list of organizations that may conduct charitable gaming and requires such organizations to obtain a permit from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; however, the bill exempts certain organizations from the permit application and audit fees. The bill removes provisions that allowed an organization to exclude from its gross receipts proceeds from instant bingo, pull tabs, seal cards, and Texas Hold'em. The bill specifies the locations at which an organization may conduct bingo, network bingo, instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards. The bill prohibits the holding of a permit by a supplier or manufacturer that commits certain violations or offenses after July 1, 2021. The bill prohibits the Charitable Gaming Board from adjusting the percentage of gross receipts that an organization must use for religious, charitable, community, or educational p

Apr 7, 2021Enacted, Chapter 520 (effective 7/1/21)
Apr 7, 2021Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 7, 2021Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 7, 2021Reenrolled bill text (SB1127ER2)
Apr 7, 2021Reenrolled
Apr 7, 2021Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 7, 2021VOTE: Agree To (78-Y 21-N)
Apr 7, 2021House concurred in Governor's recommendation (78-Y 21-N)
Apr 7, 2021Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (38-Y 0-N 2-A)
Mar 31, 2021Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 3, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1127ER)
Feb 26, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
Feb 26, 2021Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 26, 2021
Feb 25, 2021Signed by Speaker
Feb 24, 2021Signed by President
Feb 24, 2021Enrolled
Feb 23, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1127H1)
Feb 19, 2021Title replaced 21200255D-H1
Feb 19, 2021House substitute agreed to by Senate (36-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 19, 2021VOTE: Passage (78-Y 22-N)
Feb 19, 2021Passed House with substitute (78-Y 22-N)
Feb 19, 2021Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB1127H1
Feb 19, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21200255D-H1
Feb 19, 2021Read third time
Feb 18, 2021Read second time
Feb 17, 2021Reported from Appropriations (15-Y 1-N)
Feb 17, 2021Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 16, 2021Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 16, 2021Committee substitute printed 21200255D-H1
Feb 16, 2021Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 5-N)
Feb 16, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 16, 2021Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 16, 2021Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 15, 2021House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 15, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1127ES2)
Feb 9, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 8, 2021Continued to Special Session 1 in General Laws
Feb 7, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 7, 2021Read first time
Feb 7, 2021Placed on Calendar
Feb 5, 2021Read third time and passed Senate (29-Y 7-N 3-A)
Feb 4, 2021Printed as engrossed 21104331D-ES2
Feb 4, 2021Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendments SB1127ES2
Feb 4, 2021Amendments by Senator Reeves agreed to
Feb 4, 2021Reading of amendments waived
Feb 4, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21104331D-S2
Feb 4, 2021Reading of substitute waived
Feb 4, 2021Committee substitute rejected 21103702D-S1
Feb 4, 2021Reading of substitute waived
Feb 4, 2021Read second time
Feb 4, 2021Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 3, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2021Committee substitute printed 21104331D-S2
Feb 3, 2021Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (8-Y 1-N 6-A)
Feb 3, 2021Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 27, 2021Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 27, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2021Committee substitute printed 21103702D-S1
Jan 27, 2021Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 18, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1127)
Dec 23, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 23, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101186D

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HB1843EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Mar 31, 2021
Charitable gaming; increase in certain maximum allowable prize amounts.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2021
  3. Passed HouseFeb 3, 2021
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 31, 2021
Law · Mar 31, 2021
Mark L. Keam +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (30)

Charitable gaming; increase in certain maximum allowable prize amounts. Increases the maximum allowable amount for a single bingo door prize from $50 to $250 and the maximum allowable cumulative door prizes in any one bingo session from $250 to $500. The bill allows up to 10 games per bingo session to feature a regular bingo or special bingo game prize of up to $200. The bill increases the prize for a single instant bingo, pull tab, or seal card from $1,000 to $2,000. Finally, the bill increases from $100 to $200 the allowable amount of increase of a progressive prize per session in certain progressive bingo games. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, beginning July 1, 2024 and at least once every five years thereafter, to convene a stakeholder work group to review the limitations on prize amounts and provide any recommendations to the General Assembly by November 30 of the year in which the stakeholder work group is convened. Charitable gaming; increa

Mar 31, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 491 (effective 7/1/21)
Mar 1, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
Mar 1, 2021Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 1, 2021
Mar 1, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1843ER)
Feb 26, 2021Signed by Speaker
Feb 25, 2021Signed by President
Feb 25, 2021Enrolled
Feb 22, 2021Passed Senate (38-Y 1-N)
Feb 22, 2021Read third time
Feb 19, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (32-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1843H1)
Feb 5, 2021Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 4, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 3, 2021VOTE: Passage (79-Y 20-N)
Feb 3, 2021Read third time and passed House (79-Y 20-N)
Feb 2, 2021Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1843H1
Feb 2, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21103827D-H1
Feb 2, 2021Read second time
Feb 1, 2021Read first time
Jan 28, 2021Committee substitute printed 21103827D-H1
Jan 28, 2021Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 6-N)
Jan 28, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2021Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 3-N)
Jan 26, 2021House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 18, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1843)
Jan 12, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101443D

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SB1287EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Mar 31, 2021
Charitable Gaming Board; regulations, electronic pull tabs.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 2, 2021
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 31, 2021
Law · Mar 31, 2021
Jeremy S. McPikeCharitable gaming
Actions (29)

Charitable Gaming Board; regulations; electronic pull tabs. Prohibits the Charitable Gaming Board from promulgating regulations that prohibit the use of multiple video monitors or touch screens on an electronic pull tab device and provides that the use of electronic pull tab devices utilizing multiple video monitors or touchscreens shall be limited to one player at a time. Charitable Gaming Board; regulations; electronicpull tabs. Prohibits the Charitable Gaming Board from promulgatingregulations that prohibit the use of multiple video monitors or touchscreens on an electronic pull tab device.

Mar 31, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 499 (effective 7/1/21)
Feb 24, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
Feb 24, 2021Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 24, 2021
Feb 22, 2021Signed by Speaker
Feb 22, 2021Signed by President
Feb 19, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1287ER)
Feb 19, 2021Enrolled
Feb 16, 2021VOTE: Passage (62-Y 36-N)
Feb 16, 2021Passed House (62-Y 36-N)
Feb 16, 2021Read third time
Feb 15, 2021Read second time
Feb 11, 2021Reported from General Laws (14-Y 7-N)
Feb 8, 2021Continued to Special Session 1 in General Laws
Feb 5, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 5, 2021Read first time
Feb 5, 2021Placed on Calendar
Feb 2, 2021Read third time and passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1287S1)
Feb 1, 2021Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1287S1
Feb 1, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21103773D-S1
Feb 1, 2021Reading of substitute waived
Feb 1, 2021Read second time
Jan 29, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (35-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
Jan 27, 2021Committee substitute printed 21103773D-S1
Jan 27, 2021Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 19, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1287)
Jan 12, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 12, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102135D

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HB1847EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Mar 25, 2021
Sports betting; clarifies certain procedures.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 21, 2021
  3. Passed HouseJan 27, 2021
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 25, 2021
Law · Mar 25, 2021
Mark D. SicklesSports (retail), Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (53)

Sports betting; technical amendments. Clarifies the types of events on which sports betting is allowed. The bill clarifies that a permit issued to a casino operator shall not count toward the maximum of 12 permits that the Director of the Virginia Lottery can issue and makes technical amendments related to the interaction between sports betting law and casino gaming law. Sports betting; technical amendments. Clarifiesthe procedures by which the Virginia Lottery determines whether anevent is considered youth sports, on which betting is prohibited.The bill clarifies that a permit issued to a casino operator shallnot count toward the maximum of 12 permits that the Director of theVirginia Lottery can issue and makes technical amendments relatedto the interaction between sports betting law and casino gaming law.

Mar 25, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 351 (effective 7/1/21)
Mar 15, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
Mar 15, 2021Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 15, 2021
Mar 12, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1847ER)
Mar 11, 2021Signed by Speaker
Mar 9, 2021Signed by President
Mar 9, 2021Enrolled
Feb 27, 2021Conference report agreed to by Senate (28-Y 10-N)
Feb 25, 2021VOTE: Agreed To (61-Y 28-N)
Feb 25, 2021Conference report agreed to by House (61-Y 28-N)
Feb 25, 2021Amended by conference committee
Feb 23, 2021Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 22, 2021Conferees appointed by House
Feb 22, 2021House acceded to request
Feb 19, 2021Senate requested conference committee
Feb 19, 2021Senate insisted on substitute (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2021VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 97-N)
Feb 17, 2021Senate substitute rejected by House 21200114D-S1 (0-Y 97-N)
Feb 17, 2021Placed on Calendar
Feb 15, 2021Passed Senate with substitute (25-Y 13-N)
Feb 15, 2021Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB1847S1
Feb 15, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21200114D-S1
Feb 15, 2021Reading of substitute waived
Feb 15, 2021Read third time
Feb 12, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1847S1)
Feb 10, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (12-Y 1-N 1-A)
Feb 10, 2021Committee substitute printed 21200114D-S1
Feb 5, 2021Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 28, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed
Jan 27, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1847EH1)
Jan 27, 2021VOTE: Passage (67-Y 33-N)
Jan 27, 2021Read third time and passed House (67-Y 33-N)
Jan 26, 2021Printed as engrossed 21103448D-EH1
Jan 26, 2021Engrossed by House - committee substitute with amendment HB1847EH1
Jan 26, 2021Amendments by Delegate Scott agreed to
Jan 26, 2021Amendments by Delegate Scott withdrawn
Jan 26, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21103448D-H1
Jan 26, 2021Read second time
Jan 26, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 25, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1847H1)
Jan 25, 2021Passed by for the day
Jan 22, 2021Read first time
Jan 21, 2021Committee substitute printed 21103448D-H1
Jan 21, 2021Reported from General Laws with substitute (17-Y 4-N)
Jan 21, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 19, 2021Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 1-N)
Jan 19, 2021House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 18, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1847)
Jan 12, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21100487D

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SB1254EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Mar 25, 2021
Sports betting; clarifies certain procedures.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 1, 2021
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 25, 2021
Law · Mar 25, 2021
Jeremy S. McPikeSports (retail), Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (42)

Sports betting; technical amendments. Clarifies the types of events on which sports betting is allowed. The bill clarifies that a permit issued to a casino operator shall not count toward the maximum of 12 permits that the Director of the Virginia Lottery can issue and makes technical amendments related to the interaction between sports betting law and casino gaming law. Sports betting; technical amendments. Clarifiesthe procedures by which the Virginia Lottery determines whether anevent is considered youth sports, on which betting is prohibited.The bill clarifies that a permit issued to a casino operator shallnot count toward the maximum of 12 permits that the Director of theVirginia Lottery can issue and makes technical amendments relatedto the interaction between sports betting law and casino gaming law.

Mar 25, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 352 (effective 7/1/21)
Mar 15, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
Mar 15, 2021Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 15, 2021
Mar 12, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1254ER)
Mar 11, 2021Signed by Speaker
Mar 9, 2021Signed by President
Mar 9, 2021Enrolled
Feb 27, 2021Conference report agreed to by Senate (26-Y 13-N)
Feb 25, 2021VOTE: Agreed To (68-Y 29-N)
Feb 25, 2021Conference report agreed to by House (68-Y 29-N)
Feb 25, 2021Amended by conference committee
Feb 24, 2021Conferees appointed by House
Feb 23, 2021Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 23, 2021Senate acceded to request (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 19, 2021House requested conference committee
Feb 19, 2021House insisted on amendments
Feb 18, 2021House amendments rejected by Senate (0-Y 38-N)
Feb 16, 2021VOTE: Passage (67-Y 32-N)
Feb 16, 2021Passed House with amendments (67-Y 32-N)
Feb 16, 2021Engrossed by House as amended
Feb 16, 2021Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 16, 2021Read second time
Feb 15, 2021Read second time
Feb 11, 2021Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (16-Y 6-N)
Feb 11, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 11, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1254S1)
Feb 8, 2021Continued to Special Session 1 in General Laws
Feb 5, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 5, 2021Read first time
Feb 5, 2021Placed on Calendar
Feb 1, 2021Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 18-N)
Jan 29, 2021Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1254S1
Jan 29, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21103733D-S1
Jan 29, 2021Reading of substitute waived
Jan 29, 2021Read second time
Jan 28, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2021Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (10-Y 4-N 1-A)
Jan 27, 2021Committee substitute printed 21103733D-S1
Jan 27, 2021Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 18, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1254)
Jan 12, 2021Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Jan 12, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21100962D

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SB1465EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Mar 24, 2021
Illegal gambling; skill games, definitions, enforcement by localities and Attorney General.
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 4, 2021
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 24, 2021
Law · Mar 24, 2021
Bryce E. Reeves +2 cosponsorsSkill games
Actions (44)

Illegal gambling; skill games; civil penalty; enforcement by localities and Attorney General. Provides that any person who conducts, finances, manages, supervises, directs, or owns a gambling device that is located in an unregulated location is subject to a civil penalty of up to $25,000. The bill provides that the Attorney General, an attorney for the Commonwealth, or the attorney for any locality may cause an action in equity to be brought in the name of the Commonwealth or of the locality, as applicable, to enjoin the operation of a gambling device in violation of this section and may request attachment against all such devices and any moneys within such devices. The bill provides that any civil penalties brought in the name of the Commonwealth shall be paid into the Literary Fund and that any civil penalties brought in the name of a locality shall be paid into the general fund of the locality. Illegal gambling; skill games; civil penalty;enforcement by localities and Attorney Gene

Mar 24, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 329 (effective 7/1/21)
Mar 15, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 31, 2021
Mar 15, 2021Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 15, 2021
Mar 11, 2021Signed by Speaker
Mar 10, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1465ER)
Mar 9, 2021Signed by President
Mar 9, 2021Enrolled
Feb 27, 2021Conference report agreed to by Senate (36-Y 0-N 2-A)
Feb 25, 2021VOTE: Agreed To (92-Y 7-N)
Feb 25, 2021Conference report agreed to by House (92-Y 7-N)
Feb 25, 2021Amended by conference committee
Feb 24, 2021Conferees appointed by House
Feb 23, 2021Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 23, 2021Senate acceded to request (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 22, 2021House requested conference committee
Feb 22, 2021House insisted on amendments
Feb 19, 2021House amendments rejected by Senate (0-Y 37-N)
Feb 17, 2021VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2021Passed House with amendments BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2021Engrossed by House as amended
Feb 17, 2021Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 17, 2021Read third time
Feb 16, 2021Read second time
Feb 12, 2021Reported from Courts of Justice with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 12, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 8, 2021Continued to Special Session 1 in Courts of Justice
Feb 7, 2021Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Feb 7, 2021Read first time
Feb 7, 2021Placed on Calendar
Feb 5, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1465E)
Feb 4, 2021Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2021Printed as engrossed 21102212D-E
Feb 4, 2021Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1465E
Feb 4, 2021Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 4, 2021Reading of amendments waived
Feb 4, 2021Read second time
Feb 3, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2021Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2021Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 1, 2021Reported from Judiciary with amendments (13-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1465)
Jan 22, 2021Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
Jan 22, 2021Presented and ordered printed 21102212D

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HB1812EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Feb 25, 2021
Casino gaming; technical amendments.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 21, 2021
  3. Passed HouseJan 27, 2021
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawFeb 25, 2021
Law · Feb 25, 2021
Paul E. Krizek +1 cosponsorsSports (retail), Commercial casinos
Actions (32)

Casino gaming; technical amendments. Makes technical amendments to the casino gaming law related to its interaction with sports betting law, the capital investment required of an applicant for a license, authorized closed meetings under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, and the frequency of the distribution of tax revenues to cities. The bill also requires applicants for operator's licenses to submit (i) a minority investment plan disclosing any equity interest owed by a minority individual or minority-owned business or the applicant’s efforts to seek equity investment from minority individuals or minority-owned businesses and (ii) a plan for the participation of minority individuals or minority-owned businesses in the applicant’s purchase of goods and services related to the casino gaming establishment. Casino gaming; technical amendments. Makestechnical amendments to the casino gaming law related to its interactionwith sports betting law, the capital investment r

Feb 25, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 7 (effective 7/1/21)
Feb 19, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 26, 2021
Feb 19, 2021Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 19, 2021
Feb 18, 2021Signed by Speaker
Feb 17, 2021Signed by President
Feb 17, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1812ER)
Feb 17, 2021Enrolled
Feb 15, 2021Passed Senate (27-Y 12-N)
Feb 15, 2021Read third time
Feb 12, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2021Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 28, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed
Jan 27, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1812E)
Jan 27, 2021VOTE: Passage (68-Y 32-N)
Jan 27, 2021Read third time and passed House (68-Y 32-N)
Jan 26, 2021Printed as engrossed 21102313D-E
Jan 26, 2021Engrossed by House as amended HB1812E
Jan 26, 2021Committee amendments agreed to
Jan 26, 2021Read second time
Jan 25, 2021Passed by for the day
Jan 22, 2021Read first time
Jan 21, 2021Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (17-Y 5-N)
Jan 21, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 21, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 19, 2021House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 19, 2021Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (7-Y 1-N)
Jan 18, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1812)
Jan 12, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 6, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 6, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102313D

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HB1943EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Feb 25, 2021
Charitable Gaming Board; regulations, electronic pull tabs.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 21, 2021
  3. Passed HouseJan 26, 2021
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawFeb 25, 2021
Law · Feb 25, 2021
Rodney T. WillettCharitable gaming
Actions (30)

Charitable Gaming Board; regulations; electronic pull tabs. Prohibits the Charitable Gaming Board from promulgating regulations that prohibit the use of multiple video monitors or touch creens on an electronic pull tab device. The bill provides that the use of electronic pull tab devices utilizing multiple video monitors or touchscreens shall be limited to one player at a time. Charitable Gaming Board; regulations; electronicpull tabs. Prohibits the Charitable Gaming Board from promulgatingregulations that prohibit the use of multiple video monitors or touchscreens on an electronic pull tab device.

Feb 25, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 14 (effective 7/1/21)
Feb 19, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 26, 2021
Feb 19, 2021Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 19, 2021
Feb 18, 2021Signed by Speaker
Feb 18, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1943ER)
Feb 17, 2021Signed by President
Feb 17, 2021Enrolled
Feb 15, 2021Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 15, 2021Read third time
Feb 12, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2021Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1943H1)
Jan 27, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 27, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed
Jan 26, 2021VOTE: Passage (65-Y 33-N)
Jan 26, 2021Read third time and passed House (65-Y 33-N)
Jan 25, 2021Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1943H1
Jan 25, 2021Committee substitute agreed to 21103309D-H1
Jan 25, 2021Read second time
Jan 22, 2021Read first time
Jan 21, 2021Committee substitute printed 21103309D-H1
Jan 21, 2021Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 5-N)
Jan 21, 2021House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 19, 2021Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N)
Jan 19, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1943)
Jan 19, 2021House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 11, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101234D

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HB1944EnactedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Feb 25, 2021
Casino gaming; requirements for issuance of operator's license, human trafficking training.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 21, 2021
  3. Passed HouseJan 26, 2021
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawFeb 25, 2021
Law · Feb 25, 2021
Shelly A. Simonds +8 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (24)

Casino gaming; requirements for issuance ofoperator's license; human trafficking training. Requires applicantsfor operator's licenses to have established a policy requiring alllicense and permit holders who interact directly with the publicin the casino gaming establishment to complete a training courseacceptable to the Virginia Lottery Department in how to recognizeand report suspected human trafficking in order to be eligible forthe issuance of an operator's license.

Feb 25, 2021Approved by Governor-Chapter 15 (effective 7/1/21)
Feb 19, 2021Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 26, 2021
Feb 19, 2021Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 19, 2021
Feb 18, 2021Signed by Speaker
Feb 17, 2021Signed by President
Feb 17, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1944ER)
Feb 17, 2021Enrolled
Feb 15, 2021Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 15, 2021Read third time
Feb 12, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2021Continued to 2021 Sp. Sess. 1 in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 27, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed
Jan 26, 2021VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2021Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2021Read second time and engrossed
Jan 22, 2021Read first time
Jan 21, 2021Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 19, 2021Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 15, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1944)
Jan 11, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102546D

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HB4EnactedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 22, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation and control of casino gaming, definitions.
  1. IntroducedNov 18, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 2020
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 22, 2020
Law · Apr 22, 2020
Barry D. Knight +4 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (78)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the requirements for licensure of casino gaming operators and the conduct of casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. The location of casino gaming establishments shall be limited to eligible host cities that meet specified criteria: the Cities of Portsmouth, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, and Bristol. The bill requires each eligible host city to hold a referendum on the question of whether to allow casino gaming in the city and, with the exception of the City of Richmond, to hold such referendum at the November 2020 general election. The bill imposes a tax ranging from 18 to 30 percent of the adjusted gross receipts of licensees, based upon a licensee's annual adjusted gross receipts, and provides for disbursement of the tax revenues. The bill requires the Board to establish a vol

Apr 22, 2020Enacted, Chapter 1197 (effective 7/1/20)
Apr 22, 2020Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled bill text (HB4ER2)
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 22, 2020Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (29-Y 11-N)
Apr 22, 2020VOTE: (66-Y 29-N)
Apr 22, 2020House concurred in Governor's recommendation (66-Y 29-N)
Apr 22, 2020Placed on Calendar
Apr 11, 2020Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 20, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
Mar 19, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 19, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB4ER)
Mar 18, 2020Signed by President
Mar 18, 2020Enrolled
Mar 13, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB4H2)
Mar 9, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (HB4H2)
Mar 8, 2020VOTE: Adoption (60-Y 35-N)
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 35-N)
Mar 8, 2020Passed by temporarily
Mar 7, 2020Conference report agreed to by Senate (27-Y 12-N)
Mar 7, 2020Conference substitute printed 20109737D-H2
Mar 7, 2020Amended by conference committee
Feb 27, 2020Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 27, 2020Conferees appointed by House
Feb 27, 2020House acceded to request
Feb 26, 2020Senate insisted on amendments (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2020Senate requested conference committee
Feb 26, 2020VOTE: REJECTED (2-Y 91-N)
Feb 26, 2020Senate substitute rejected by House 20108623D-S1 (2-Y 91-N)
Feb 26, 2020Passed Senate with substitute (29-Y 11-N)
Feb 26, 2020Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB4S1
Feb 26, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20108623D-S1
Feb 26, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 26, 2020Read third time
Feb 26, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 25, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
Feb 21, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB4S1)
Feb 21, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (HB4S1)
Feb 19, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 19, 2020Committee substitute printed 20108623D-S1
Feb 19, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (11-Y 1-N)
Feb 19, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB4EH1)
Feb 18, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Feb 12, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 12, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 11, 2020VOTE: Passage (61-Y 33-N)
Feb 11, 2020Read third time and passed House (61-Y 33-N)
Feb 10, 2020Printed as engrossed 20107727D-EH1
Feb 10, 2020Engrossed by House - committee substitute with amendments HB4EH1
Feb 10, 2020Amendment by Delegate Bourne agreed to
Feb 10, 2020Committee on Appropriations amendments agreed to
Feb 10, 2020Committee on General Laws substitute agreed to 20107727D-H1
Feb 10, 2020Read second time
Feb 10, 2020House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 10, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (HB4H1)
Feb 9, 2020Read first time
Feb 7, 2020Reported from Appropriations with amendments (17-Y 4-N)
Feb 7, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (7-Y 1-N)
Feb 7, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 7, 2020Assigned App. sub: Transportation & Public Safety
Feb 6, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 6, 2020Incorporates HB428 (Scott)
Feb 6, 2020Incorporates HB560 (Lindsey)
Feb 6, 2020Incorporates HB374 (Kilgore)
Feb 6, 2020Incorporates HB1661 (Carr)
Feb 6, 2020Incorporates HB1343 (Bourne)
Feb 6, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107727D-H1
Feb 6, 2020Reported from General Laws with substitute (11-Y 8-N)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N)
Feb 4, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB4)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Nov 18, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Nov 18, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101085D

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HB881EnactedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 22, 2020
Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 5, 2020
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 22, 2020
Law · Apr 22, 2020
David L. Bulova +2 cosponsorsSkill games
Actions (54)

Illegal gambling; skill games; exception. Includes the playing or offering for play of any skill game in the definition of "illegal gambling." The bill also includes skill games within the definition of "gambling devices." The bill defines a "skill game" as an electronic, computerized, or mechanical contrivance, terminal, machine, or other device that requires the insertion of a coin, currency, ticket, token, or similar object to operate, activate, or play a game, the outcome of which is determined by any element of skill of the player and that may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the device to receive cash; cash equivalents, gift cards, vouchers, billets, tickets, tokens, or electronic credits to be exchanged for cash; merchandise; or anything of value whether the payoff is made automatically from the device or manually. The bill exempts family entertainment centers from the prohibition against the playing or offering of any skill game, provided the prize won or dist

Apr 22, 2020Enacted, Chapter 1217 (effective - see bill)
Apr 22, 2020Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled bill text (HB881ER2)
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 22, 2020Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (34-Y 6-N)
Apr 22, 2020Amendments specific and severable (40-Y 0-N)
Apr 22, 2020VOTE: (77-Y 17-N 1-A)
Apr 22, 2020House concurred in Governor's recommendation (77-Y 17-N 1-A)
Apr 22, 2020Placed on Calendar
Apr 11, 2020Governor's substitute printed 20110202D-H1
Apr 11, 2020Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 20, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
Mar 19, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 19, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB881ER)
Mar 18, 2020Signed by President
Mar 18, 2020Enrolled
Mar 7, 2020Conference report agreed to by Senate (22-Y 18-N)
Mar 5, 2020VOTE: Adoption (90-Y 1-N 2-A)
Mar 5, 2020Conference report agreed to by House (90-Y 1-N 2-A)
Mar 5, 2020Amended by conference committee
Feb 27, 2020Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 27, 2020Conferees appointed by House
Feb 27, 2020House acceded to request
Feb 26, 2020Senate requested conference committee
Feb 26, 2020Senate insisted on amendments (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2020VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 91-N 1-A)
Feb 26, 2020Senate amendment rejected by House (0-Y 91-N 1-A)
Feb 26, 2020Passed Senate with amendment (28-Y 12-N)
Feb 26, 2020Engrossed by Senate as amended
Feb 26, 2020Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 26, 2020Reading of amendment waived
Feb 26, 2020Read third time
Feb 26, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 25, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (12-Y 3-N)
Feb 19, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 19, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology (7-Y 5-N)
Feb 18, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Feb 6, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 6, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 5, 2020VOTE: Passage (80-Y 15-N)
Feb 5, 2020Read third time and passed House (80-Y 15-N)
Feb 4, 2020Read second time and engrossed
Feb 3, 2020Read first time
Jan 30, 2020Reported from General Laws (20-Y 1-N)
Jan 30, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB881)
Jan 28, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 15, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 15, 2020Referred from Courts of Justice
Jan 7, 2020Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 7, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104783D

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HB896EnactedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 22, 2020
Virginia Lottery; powers and duties of Board, sports betting, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2020
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 22, 2020
Law · Apr 22, 2020
Mark D. Sickles +2 cosponsorsSports (retail), Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (78)

Sports betting; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund; penalties. Directs the Virginia Lottery (the Lottery) to regulate sports betting. The bill prohibits the Lottery from issuing any permits to conduct sports betting until it has developed and published a consumer protection bill of rights.Before administering a sports betting operation, an entity is required to apply for a three-year permit and pay a nonrefundable application fee of $250,000. Permit holders must apply for renewal of a permit every three years, which includes a nonrefundable renewal fee of $200,000. The Director of the Virginia Lottery may issue from four to 12 permits at one time and is directed to issue a number of permits that will maximize tax revenue collected pursuant to the bill. In issuing permits, the Director is required to give preferred consideration to applicants that are (i) certain major league sports franchises and (ii) certain casino operators.The bill prohibits betting on Virginia college spor

Apr 22, 2020Enacted, Chapter 1218 (effective 7/1/20)
Apr 22, 2020Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled bill text (HB896ER2)
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 22, 2020Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (27-Y 13-N)
Apr 22, 2020VOTE: (64-Y 30-N)
Apr 22, 2020House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 30-N)
Apr 22, 2020Placed on Calendar
Apr 11, 2020Governor's recommendation received by House
Mar 20, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
Mar 19, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 19, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB896ER)
Mar 18, 2020Signed by President
Mar 18, 2020Enrolled
Mar 13, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB896H4)
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by Senate (29-Y 10-N)
Mar 8, 2020VOTE: Adoption (59-Y 35-N)
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by House (59-Y 35-N)
Mar 7, 2020Second Conference substitute printed 20109891D-H4
Mar 7, 2020Second conferees appointed by House
Mar 7, 2020Second conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 7, 2020Senate acceded to request for second conference committee (33-Y 5-N)
Mar 7, 2020House requested second conference committee
Mar 7, 2020VOTE: REJECTED (40-Y 56-N)
Mar 7, 2020Conference report rejected by House (40-Y 56-N)
Mar 7, 2020First Conference substitute printed 20109592D-H3
Mar 7, 2020Amended by conference committee
Feb 27, 2020Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 27, 2020Conferees appointed by House
Feb 27, 2020House acceded to request
Feb 26, 2020Senate requested conference committee
Feb 26, 2020Senate insisted on amendments (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2020VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 93-N)
Feb 26, 2020Senate substitute rejected by House 20108691D-S1 (0-Y 93-N)
Feb 26, 2020Passed Senate with substitute (32-Y 8-N)
Feb 26, 2020Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB896S1
Feb 26, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20108691D-S1
Feb 26, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 26, 2020Read third time
Feb 26, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 25, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 3-N)
Feb 21, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB896S1)
Feb 19, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 19, 2020Committee substitute printed 20108691D-S1
Feb 19, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (13-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Feb 11, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 11, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 10, 2020VOTE: Passage #2 (69-Y 29-N)
Feb 10, 2020Passed House (69-Y 29-N)
Feb 10, 2020Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Feb 10, 2020VOTE: Passage (70-Y 27-N)
Feb 10, 2020Read third time and passed House (70-Y 27-N)
Feb 7, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB896H2)
Feb 7, 2020Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB896H2
Feb 7, 2020Committee on Appropriations substitute agreed to 20107404D-H2
Feb 7, 2020Committee on General Laws substitute rejected 20107059D-H1
Feb 7, 2020Read second time
Feb 6, 2020Read first time
Feb 5, 2020Incorporates HB911 (Simon)
Feb 5, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107404D-H2
Feb 5, 2020Reported from Appropriations with substitute (19-Y 2-N)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 1-N)
Feb 4, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 31, 2020Assigned App. sub: Compensation & General Government
Jan 30, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 30, 2020Incorporates HB911 (Simon)
Jan 30, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107059D-H1
Jan 30, 2020Reported from General Laws with substitute (14-Y 3-N)
Jan 28, 2020Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 28, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 1-N)
Jan 28, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103186D

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SB36EnactedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 22, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation and control of casino gaming, definitions.
  1. IntroducedNov 18, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 2020
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 22, 2020
Law · Apr 22, 2020
L. Louise Lucas +6 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (73)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the requirements for licensure of casino gaming operators and the conduct of casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. The location of casino gaming establishments shall be limited to eligible host cities that meet specified criteria: the Cities of Portsmouth, Richmond, Norfolk, Danville, and Bristol. The bill requires each eligible host city to hold a referendum on the question of whether to allow casino gaming in the city and, with the exception of the City of Richmond, to hold such referendum at the November 2020 general election. The bill imposes a tax ranging from 18 to 30 percent of the adjusted gross receipts of licensees, based upon a licensee's annual adjusted gross receipts, and provides for disbursement of the tax revenues. The bill requires the Board to establish a vol

Apr 22, 2020Enacted, Chapter 1248 (effective 7/1/20)
Apr 22, 2020Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled bill text (SB36ER2)
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 22, 2020VOTE: (64-Y 29-N)
Apr 22, 2020House concurred in Governor's recommendation (64-Y 29-N)
Apr 22, 2020Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (30-Y 9-N)
Apr 11, 2020Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 20, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
Mar 19, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 19, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB36ER)
Mar 18, 2020Signed by President
Mar 18, 2020Enrolled
Mar 14, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB36S4)
Mar 9, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB36S4)
Mar 8, 2020VOTE: Adoption (59-Y 35-N)
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by House (59-Y 35-N)
Mar 7, 2020Conference report agreed to by Senate (27-Y 12-N)
Mar 7, 2020Conference substitute printed 20109796D-S4
Mar 7, 2020Amended by conference committee
Feb 26, 2020Conferees appointed by House
Feb 26, 2020Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 26, 2020Senate requested conference committee
Feb 26, 2020Senate acceded to request (33-Y 7-N)
Feb 26, 2020House requested conference committee
Feb 26, 2020House insisted on substitute
Feb 25, 2020House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N)
Feb 25, 2020Passed by temporarily
Feb 21, 2020VOTE: Passage (66-Y 31-N)
Feb 21, 2020Passed House with substitute (66-Y 31-N)
Feb 21, 2020Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB36H1
Feb 21, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20108448D-H1
Feb 21, 2020Read third time
Feb 20, 2020Read second time
Feb 20, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB36H1)
Feb 19, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB36H1)
Feb 18, 2020Committee substitute printed 20108448D-H1
Feb 18, 2020Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 6-N)
Feb 14, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 14, 2020Read first time
Feb 14, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 12, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB36S3)
Feb 11, 2020Passed Senate (29-Y 11-N)
Feb 11, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2020Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB36S2
Feb 11, 2020Amendment by Senator McPike rejected
Feb 11, 2020Reading of amendment waived
Feb 11, 2020Substitute by Senator Reeves withdrawn 20108075D-S3
Feb 11, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20107864D-S2
Feb 11, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 11, 2020Committee substitute rejected 20107690D-S1
Feb 11, 2020Read second time
Feb 11, 2020Floor substitute printed 20108075D-S3 (Reeves)
Feb 10, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (36-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB36S2)
Feb 7, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB36S1)
Feb 6, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107864D-S2
Feb 6, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 2-N)
Feb 5, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 5, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107690D-S1
Feb 5, 2020Incorporates SB1083 (McClellan)
Feb 5, 2020Incorporates SB743 (McPike)
Feb 5, 2020Incorporates SB609 (Norment)
Feb 5, 2020Incorporates SB374 (Lewis)
Feb 5, 2020Incorporates SB102 (Pillion)
Feb 5, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (13-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB36)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Nov 18, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Nov 18, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20100717D

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SB384EnactedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 22, 2020
Virginia Lottery; powers and duties of Board, sports betting, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2020
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 22, 2020
Law · Apr 22, 2020
Jeremy S. McPike +3 cosponsorsSports (retail), Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (66)

Sports betting; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund; penalties. Directs the Virginia Lottery (the Lottery) to regulate sports betting. The bill prohibits the Lottery from issuing any permits to conduct sports betting until it has developed and published a consumer protection bill of rights.Before administering a sports betting operation, an entity is required to apply for a three-year permit and pay a nonrefundable application fee of $250,000. Permit holders must apply for renewal of a permit every three years, which includes a nonrefundable renewal fee of $200,000. The Director of the Virginia Lottery may issue from four to 12 permits at one time and is directed to issue a number of permits that will maximize tax revenue collected pursuant to the bill. In issuing permits, the Director is required to give preferred consideration to applicants that are (i) certain major league sports franchises and (ii) certain casino operators.The bill prohibits betting on Virginia college spor

Apr 22, 2020Enacted, Chapter 1256 (effective 7/1/20)
Apr 22, 2020Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled bill text (SB384ER2)
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 22, 2020VOTE: (61-Y 29-N)
Apr 22, 2020House concurred in Governor's recommendation (61-Y 29-N)
Apr 22, 2020Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (27-Y 13-N)
Apr 11, 2020Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 20, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB384ER)
Mar 19, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 18, 2020Signed by President
Mar 18, 2020Enrolled
Mar 13, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB384S5)
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by Senate (31-Y 8-N)
Mar 8, 2020VOTE: Adoption (58-Y 34-N)
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by House (58-Y 34-N)
Mar 8, 2020Second conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 7, 2020Second Conference substitute printed 20109887D-S5
Mar 7, 2020Second conferees appointed by House
Mar 7, 2020House acceded to request for second conference committee
Mar 7, 2020Senate requested second conference committee (32-Y 7-N)
Mar 7, 2020Conference report rejected by Senate (0-Y 39-N)
Mar 7, 2020First Conference substitute printed 20109655D-S4
Mar 7, 2020Amended by conference committee
Feb 26, 2020Conferees appointed by House
Feb 26, 2020Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 26, 2020Senate acceded to request (36-Y 3-N)
Feb 26, 2020House requested conference committee
Feb 26, 2020House insisted on substitute
Feb 25, 2020House substitute rejected by Senate (3-Y 36-N)
Feb 21, 2020VOTE: Passage (59-Y 38-N)
Feb 21, 2020Passed House with substitute (59-Y 38-N)
Feb 21, 2020Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB384H1
Feb 21, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20108617D-H1
Feb 21, 2020Read third time
Feb 20, 2020Read second time
Feb 19, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB384H1)
Feb 18, 2020Committee substitute printed 20108617D-H1
Feb 18, 2020Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 5-N)
Feb 18, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 18, 2020Read first time
Feb 18, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 10, 2020Read third time and passed Senate (27-Y 12-N)
Feb 10, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB384S3)
Feb 7, 2020Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute SB384S3
Feb 7, 2020Title replaced 20107871D-S3
Feb 7, 2020Substitute by Senator McPike agreed to (24-Y 13-N)
Feb 7, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 7, 2020Committee substitute rejected 20107714D-S2
Feb 7, 2020Committee substitute rejected 20106308D-S1
Feb 7, 2020Read second time
Feb 7, 2020Floor substitute printed 20107871D-S3 (McPike)
Feb 6, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107714D-S2
Feb 5, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (11-Y 5-N)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106308D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB384)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 6, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 6, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102548D

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SB971EnactedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 22, 2020
Illegal gambling; definitions, skill games.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 2020
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 22, 2020
Law · Apr 22, 2020
Janet D. Howell +1 cosponsorsSkill games
Actions (63)

Illegal gambling; skill games; exception. Includes the playing or offering for play of any skill game in the definition of "illegal gambling." The bill also includes skill games within the definition of "gambling devices." The bill defines a "skill game" as an electronic, computerized, or mechanical contrivance, terminal, machine, or other device that requires the insertion of a coin, currency, ticket, token, or similar object to operate, activate, or play a game, the outcome of which is determined by any element of skill of the player and that may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the device to receive cash; cash equivalents, gift cards, vouchers, billets, tickets, tokens, or electronic credits to be exchanged for cash; merchandise; or anything of value whether the payoff is made automatically from the device or manually. The bill exempts family entertainment centers from the prohibition against the playing or offering of any skill game, provided the prize won or dist

Apr 22, 2020Enacted, Chapter 1277 (effective - see bill)
Apr 22, 2020Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Signed by President as reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled bill text (SB971ER2)
Apr 22, 2020Reenrolled
Apr 22, 2020Governor's recommendation adopted
Apr 22, 2020VOTE: (76-Y 16-N)
Apr 22, 2020House concurred in Governor's recommendation (76-Y 16-N)
Apr 22, 2020Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (32-Y 8-N)
Apr 22, 2020Amendments specific and severable (36-Y 4-N)
Apr 11, 2020Governor's substitute printed 20110199D-S3
Apr 11, 2020Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 20, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 20, 2020
Mar 20, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB971ER)
Mar 19, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 18, 2020Signed by President
Mar 18, 2020Enrolled
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by Senate (27-Y 12-N)
Mar 8, 2020Reconsideration of conference report agreed to by Senate (37-Y 0-N)
Mar 8, 2020Conference report agreed to by Senate (28-Y 11-N)
Mar 7, 2020Passed by temporarily
Mar 5, 2020VOTE: Adoption (78-Y 16-N 2-A)
Mar 5, 2020Conference report agreed to by House (78-Y 16-N 2-A)
Mar 5, 2020Amended by conference committee
Feb 27, 2020Conferees appointed by House
Feb 26, 2020Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 26, 2020Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2020House requested conference committee
Feb 26, 2020House insisted on amendments
Feb 26, 2020House amendments rejected by Senate (1-Y 38-N)
Feb 25, 2020Passed by for the day
Feb 21, 2020VOTE: Passage (63-Y 29-N 1-A)
Feb 21, 2020Passed House with amendments (63-Y 29-N 1-A)
Feb 21, 2020Engrossed by House as amended
Feb 21, 2020Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 21, 2020Read third time
Feb 20, 2020Read second time
Feb 18, 2020Reported from General Laws with amendments (17-Y 4-N)
Feb 14, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB971S2)
Feb 14, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 14, 2020Read first time
Feb 14, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 11, 2020Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 9-N)
Feb 10, 2020Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB971S1
Feb 10, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20106113D-S1
Feb 10, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 10, 2020Substitute by Senator Ruff withdrawn 20107973D-S2
Feb 10, 2020Read second time
Feb 7, 2020Passed by for the day
Feb 7, 2020Floor substitute printed 20107973D-S2 (Ruff)
Feb 6, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 2-N)
Jan 30, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB971S1)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106113D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Incorporates SB909 (Norment)
Jan 29, 2020Incorporates SB908 (Norment)
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (13-Y 1-N)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 16, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB971)
Jan 15, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 15, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20105453D

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HB1681EnactedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 9, 2020
Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; electronic versions of instant bingo, pull tabs or seal cards.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 2020
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 9, 2020
Law · Apr 9, 2020
Rodney T. WillettCharitable gaming
Actions (31)

Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; regulations of the Board; electronic versions of instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards. Increases the number of electronic pull tabs that may be placed in the social quarters of a qualified organization from nine, as currently provided by Virginia Charitable Gaming Board regulations, to 18. Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; regulationsof the Board; electronic or mechanical equipment used in the conductof charitable gaming. Increases the number of electronic pulltabs that may be placed in the social quarters of a qualified organizationfrom nine, as currently provided by Virginia Charitable Gaming Boardregulations, to 30.

Apr 9, 2020Approved by Governor-Chapter 979 (effective 7/1/20)
Mar 12, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 12, 2020Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
Mar 6, 2020Signed by President
Mar 6, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 5, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1681ER)
Mar 5, 2020Enrolled
Feb 28, 2020Passed Senate (33-Y 3-N)
Feb 28, 2020Read third time
Feb 27, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 19, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 19, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology (13-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Feb 12, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 12, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 11, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1681H1)
Feb 11, 2020VOTE: Passage (77-Y 20-N)
Feb 11, 2020Read third time and passed House (77-Y 20-N)
Feb 10, 2020Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1681H1
Feb 10, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20106720D-H1
Feb 10, 2020Read second time
Feb 9, 2020Read first time
Feb 6, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106720D-H1
Feb 6, 2020Reported from General Laws with substitute (13-Y 6-N)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N)
Feb 4, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 28, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1681)
Jan 22, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104958D

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HB1690EnactedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 9, 2020
Charitable gaming; increase in certain maximum allowable prize amounts.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 11, 2020
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 9, 2020
Law · Apr 9, 2020
Mark L. KeamCharitable gaming
Actions (32)

Charitable gaming; increase in certain maximum allowable prize amounts. Increases the maximum allowable amount for a single bingo door prize from $50 to $250 and the maximum allowable cumulative door prizes in any one bingo session from $250 to $500. The bill also increases the maximum allowable regular bingo or special bingo game prize from $100 to $200 and the prize for a single instant bingo, pull tab, or seal card from $1,000 to $2,000. The bill increases the maximum allowable prize for a bingo jackpot from $1,000 to $2,000 and the total allowable amount of bingo jackpot prizes awarded in any one session from $1,000 to $2,000.  The bill also increases from $100 to $200 the allowable amount of increase of a progressive prize per session in certain progressive bingo games. The bill directs the Charitable Gaming Board to convene a stakeholder work group to review the current limitations on prize amounts and provide any recommendations to the General Assembly by November 30,

Apr 9, 2020Approved by Governor-Chapter 980 (effective - see bill)
Mar 12, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 12, 2020Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
Mar 6, 2020Signed by President
Mar 6, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 6, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1690ER)
Mar 5, 2020Enrolled
Mar 2, 2020VOTE: Adoption (98-Y 1-N)
Mar 2, 2020Senate amendment agreed to by House (98-Y 1-N)
Mar 2, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 28, 2020Passed Senate with amendment (32-Y 3-N)
Feb 28, 2020Engrossed by Senate as amended
Feb 28, 2020Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 28, 2020Reading of amendment waived
Feb 28, 2020Read third time
Feb 27, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 19, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 19, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment (12-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Feb 12, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 12, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 11, 2020VOTE: Block Vote Passage (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2020Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2020Read second time and engrossed
Feb 9, 2020Read first time
Feb 7, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1690)
Feb 6, 2020Reported from General Laws (19-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104802D

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SB936EnactedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 9, 2020
Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2020
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 9, 2020
Law · Apr 9, 2020
J. Chapman PetersenCharitable gaming
Actions (44)

Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events. Allows certain qualified organization to conduct Texas Hold'em poker events in conjunction with its charitable gaming activities. The conditions under which a qualified organization may manage, operate or contract with operators of, or conduct Texas Hold'em poker games and tournaments shall be prescribed by the Charitable Gaming Board. Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events. Allows certain qualified organization to conduct Texas Hold'em poker events in conjunction with its charitable gaming activities. The conditions under which a qualified organization may manage, operate, or contract with operators of or conduct Texas Hold'em poker games and tournaments shall be prescribed by the Charitable Gaming Board. In addition, the bill establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide counseling and other support services for co

Apr 9, 2020Approved by Governor-Chapter 982 (effective 7/1/20)
Mar 12, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 12, 2020Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
Mar 7, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2020Signed by President
Mar 6, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB936ER)
Mar 6, 2020Enrolled
Mar 3, 2020Title replaced 20109161D-H1
Mar 3, 2020House substitute agreed to by Senate (35-Y 4-N)
Mar 2, 2020VOTE: Passage (85-Y 11-N)
Mar 2, 2020Passed House with substitute (85-Y 11-N)
Mar 2, 2020Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB936H1
Mar 2, 2020Committee on Appropriations substitute agreed to 20109161D-H1
Mar 2, 2020Committee on General Laws amendments rejected
Mar 2, 2020Read third time
Feb 28, 2020Read second time
Feb 28, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB936H1)
Feb 26, 2020Committee substitute printed 20109161D-H1
Feb 26, 2020Reported from Appropriations with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 20, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 20, 2020Reported from General Laws with amendments (18-Y 3-N)
Feb 18, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (7-Y 1-N)
Feb 18, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 14, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 13, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 13, 2020Read first time
Feb 13, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 11, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB936E)
Feb 10, 2020Passed Senate (35-Y 4-N)
Feb 10, 2020Reconsideration of passage agreed to by Senate (38-Y 1-N)
Feb 10, 2020Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 5-N)
Feb 7, 2020Printed as engrossed 20104840D-E
Feb 7, 2020Engrossed by Senate as amended SB936E
Feb 7, 2020Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 7, 2020Reading of amendments waived
Feb 7, 2020Read second time
Feb 6, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendments (14-Y 2-N)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB936)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104840D

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SB752EnactedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Apr 7, 2020
Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; illegal gambling device.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 2020
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawApr 7, 2020
Law · Apr 7, 2020
Bryce E. Reeves
Actions (35)

Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; illegal gambling device. Adds possession of an illegal gambling device and knowingly concealing, avoiding, or decreasing an obligation to pay or transmit money to the Commonwealth that is derived from the operation of such device to the list of violations for which a civil penalty may be assessed against a person who is found to have committed any such violation. Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act; illegalgambling device. Adds possession of an illegal gambling deviceto the list of violations for which a civil penalty may be assessedagainst a person who is found to have committed any such violation.The bill further permits the Attorney General to bring a criminalaction for violations of illegal gambling laws.

Apr 7, 2020Approved by Governor-Chapter 791 (effective 7/1/20)
Mar 12, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 12, 2020Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
Mar 3, 2020Signed by President
Mar 2, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 2, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB752ER)
Mar 2, 2020Enrolled
Feb 25, 2020VOTE: Passage (95-Y 4-N)
Feb 25, 2020Passed House (95-Y 4-N)
Feb 25, 2020Read third time
Feb 24, 2020Read second time
Feb 20, 2020Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 14, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 14, 2020Referred from Courts of Justice
Feb 12, 2020Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Feb 12, 2020Read first time
Feb 12, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 7, 2020Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2020Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB752S1
Feb 7, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20106535D-S1
Feb 7, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 7, 2020Read second time
Feb 6, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB752S1)
Feb 5, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106535D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB752)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104992D

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SB199EnactedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Mar 31, 2020
Charitable gaming; removes restrictions regarding the number of calendar days that may be conducted.
  1. IntroducedDec 30, 2019
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 11, 2020
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 31, 2020
Law · Mar 31, 2020
George L. Barker +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (38)

Conduct of charitable gaming. Removes restrictions regarding (i) the number of calendar days that charitable gaming may be conducted, (ii) the number of bingo sessions that may be played in any calendar day and the number of bingo games that may be played during each session, and (iii) the locations at which games may be played. Conduct of charitable gaming. Removes restrictions regarding (i) the number of calendar days that charitable gamingmay be conducted, (ii) the number of bingo sessions that may be playedin any calendar day and the number of bingo games that may be playedduring each session, and (iii) the locations at which games may beplayed.

Mar 31, 2020Approved by Governor-Chapter 568 (effective 7/1/20)
Mar 12, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2020
Mar 12, 2020Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 12, 2020
Mar 11, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB199ER)
Mar 8, 2020Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2020Signed by President
Mar 7, 2020Enrolled
Mar 4, 2020VOTE: Passage (96-Y 2-N)
Mar 4, 2020Passed House (96-Y 2-N)
Mar 4, 2020Read third time
Mar 3, 2020Read second time
Feb 28, 2020Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 26, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 21, 2020Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 20, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 20, 2020Reported from General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 14, 2020Read first time
Feb 14, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 11, 2020Passed Senate (35-Y 5-N)
Feb 11, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2020Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB199S2
Feb 11, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20107944D-S2
Feb 11, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 11, 2020Committee substitute rejected 20106902D-S1
Feb 11, 2020Read second time
Feb 10, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (36-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB199S2)
Feb 6, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107944D-S2
Feb 6, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 2-N)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB199S1)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106902D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB199)
Dec 30, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 30, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101909D

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HB1383EnactedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Mar 12, 2020
Virginia Lottery; Internet sales.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2020
  3. Passed HouseFeb 6, 2020
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 12, 2020
Law · Mar 12, 2020
David L. BulovaLottery
Actions (32)

Virginia Lottery; Internet sales. Repealsthe prohibition on selling lottery tickets over the Internet.

Mar 12, 2020Approved by Governor-Chapter 332 (effective 7/1/20)
Mar 5, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 12, 2020
Mar 5, 2020Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 5, 2020
Feb 27, 2020Signed by President
Feb 27, 2020Signed by Speaker
Feb 26, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1383ER)
Feb 26, 2020Enrolled
Feb 21, 2020Passed Senate (29-Y 6-N)
Feb 21, 2020Read third time
Feb 20, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 19, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 12, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 12, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology (12-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 7, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 7, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 6, 2020VOTE: Passage (77-Y 21-N)
Feb 6, 2020Read third time and passed House (77-Y 21-N)
Feb 5, 2020Read second time and engrossed
Feb 4, 2020Read first time
Jan 31, 2020Reported from Appropriations (20-Y 2-N)
Jan 31, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1383)
Jan 24, 2020Assigned App. sub: Compensation & General Government
Jan 23, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 23, 2020Reported from General Laws (21-Y 1-N)
Jan 21, 2020Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 21, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 15, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 15, 2020Referred from Finance
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on Finance
Jan 8, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102982D

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SB922EnactedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Mar 3, 2020
Virginia Lottery; Internet sales.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 10, 2020
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 3, 2020
Law · Mar 3, 2020
Thomas K. Norment, Jr. +1 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (31)

Virginia Lottery; Internet sales. Repeals the prohibition on selling lottery tickets over the Internet. This bill incorporates SB 959. Virginia Lottery; Internet sales. Repealsthe prohibition on selling lottery tickets over the Internet.

Mar 3, 2020Approved by Governor-Chapter 117 (effective 7/1/20)
Feb 25, 2020Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 3, 2020
Feb 25, 2020Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 25, 2020
Feb 21, 2020Signed by President
Feb 20, 2020Signed by Speaker
Feb 20, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB922ER)
Feb 20, 2020Enrolled
Feb 18, 2020VOTE: Passage (73-Y 26-N)
Feb 18, 2020Passed House (73-Y 26-N)
Feb 18, 2020Read third time
Feb 17, 2020Read second time
Feb 13, 2020Reported from General Laws (20-Y 2-N)
Feb 13, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 13, 2020Read first time
Feb 13, 2020Placed on Calendar
Feb 10, 2020Read third time and passed Senate (33-Y 6-N)
Feb 7, 2020Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB922S1
Feb 7, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20106706D-S1
Feb 7, 2020Reading of substitute waived
Feb 7, 2020Read second time
Feb 6, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2020Reported from Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 1-N)
Jan 30, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB922S1)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106706D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Incorporates SB959 (Barker)
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB922)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 9, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104700D

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HB2166EnactedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Mar 18, 2019
Law-enforcement officer; change in definition, security division of Virginia Lottery.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 5, 2019
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 18, 2019
Law · Mar 18, 2019
Nick RushLottery
Actions (18)
Mar 18, 2019Approved by Governor-Chapter 475 (effective 7/1/19)
Mar 4, 2019Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019
Mar 4, 2019Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 4, 2019
Feb 22, 2019Signed by President
Feb 22, 2019Signed by Speaker
Feb 22, 2019Enrolled
Feb 20, 2019Read third time
Feb 13, 2019Rereferred to Finance
Feb 6, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 6, 2019Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 5, 2019Read third time and passed House (97-Y 2-N)
Feb 4, 2019Read second time and engrossed
Feb 3, 2019Read first time
Jan 25, 2019Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 25, 2019Assigned App. sub: Compensation & Retirement
Jan 15, 2019Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101931D

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HB1650EnactedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Mar 8, 2019
Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
  1. IntroducedNov 27, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseJan 23, 2019
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 8, 2019
Law · Mar 8, 2019
R. Lee Ware +1 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (24)

Prohibits the Virginia Lottery from disclosing information about individual winners whose prize exceeds $10 million, and exempts such information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), unless the winner consents to disclosure. Under FOIA, disclosure of the winner's name, hometown, and amount won is currently mandatory. This bill is identical to

Mar 8, 2019Approved by Governor-Chapter 247 (effective 7/1/19)
Feb 27, 2019Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019
Feb 27, 2019Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 27, 2019
Feb 20, 2019Signed by President
Feb 20, 2019Signed by Speaker
Feb 20, 2019Enrolled
Feb 15, 2019Committee substitute rejected 19106691D-S1
Feb 15, 2019Read third time
Feb 14, 2019Passed by for the day
Feb 14, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19106691D-S1
Feb 14, 2019Reading of substitute waived
Feb 14, 2019Read third time
Jan 24, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 24, 2019Constitutional reading dispensed
Jan 23, 2019Passed House (95-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2019Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Jan 23, 2019Read third time and passed House (95-Y 1-N)
Jan 22, 2019Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1650H1
Jan 22, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19104476D-H1
Jan 22, 2019Read second time
Jan 21, 2019Read first time
Jan 8, 2019Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Nov 27, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws
Nov 27, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101474D

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SB1060EnactedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 27, 2019
Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
  1. IntroducedDec 7, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 8, 2019
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawFeb 27, 2019
Law · Feb 27, 2019
Lionell Spruill, Sr. +2 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (23)

Prohibits the Virginia Lottery from disclosing information about individual winners whose prize exceeds $10 million, and exempts such information from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), unless the winner consents to disclosure. Under FOIA, disclosure of the winner's name, hometown, and amount won is currently mandatory. This bill incorporates

Feb 27, 2019Approved by Governor-Chapter 163 (effective 7/1/19)
Feb 18, 2019Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019
Feb 18, 2019Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 18, 2019
Feb 14, 2019Signed by Speaker
Feb 14, 2019Signed by President
Feb 14, 2019Enrolled
Feb 12, 2019Title replaced 19106419D-H1
Feb 12, 2019Passed by temporarily
Feb 8, 2019Passed House with substitute BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2019Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB1060H1
Feb 8, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19106419D-H1
Feb 8, 2019Read third time
Feb 7, 2019Read second time
Jan 22, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 22, 2019Read first time
Jan 22, 2019Placed on Calendar
Jan 17, 2019Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1060S1
Jan 17, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19104887D-S1
Jan 17, 2019Reading of substitute waived
Jan 17, 2019Read second time
Jan 14, 2019Incorporates SB1082 (Ruff)
Dec 7, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 7, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100970D

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SB1512EnactedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Mar 24, 2017
Charitable gaming; conduct of games, special permits.
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 21, 2017
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 24, 2017
Law · Mar 24, 2017
Scott A. SurovellCharitable gaming
Actions (21)

Authorizes the Charitable Gaming Board to grant special permits to qualified organizations to replace (i) an approved game that falls on a legal holiday or (ii) an approved game that has been canceled by the qualified organization on account of severe weather conditions in the locality in which the approved game was scheduled to occur, provided that the qualified organization notifies the Department within 24 hours of the canceled approved game and the Department is satisfied that the severe weather conditions warranted cancellation. The special permit shall designate a date for the replacement game to occur within 90 days before or after the legal holiday or within 90 days after the date of the canceled approved game for which the special permit is requested. The bill also allows a qualified organization to reimburse volunteers who are nonmembers of the qualified organization up $50 per game session for reasonable travel expenses.

Mar 24, 2017Approved by Governor-Chapter 739 (effective 7/1/17)
Mar 13, 2017Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
Mar 13, 2017Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 3/13/17
Mar 10, 2017Signed by President
Mar 7, 2017Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2017Enrolled
Feb 21, 2017Passed House with amendments (89-Y 6-N)
Feb 21, 2017Engrossed by House as amended
Feb 21, 2017Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 21, 2017Read third time
Feb 20, 2017Read second time
Feb 10, 2017Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Feb 9, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 9, 2017Read first time
Feb 9, 2017Placed on Calendar
Feb 7, 2017Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1512S1
Feb 7, 2017Committee substitute agreed to 17105115D-S1
Feb 7, 2017Reading of substitute waived
Feb 7, 2017Read second time
Jan 19, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 19, 2017Presented and ordered printed 17103494D

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HB2178EnactedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Mar 20, 2017
FOIA; proprietary records and trade secrets, charitable gaming supplies.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2017
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 20, 2017
Law · Mar 20, 2017
M. Keith HodgesCharitable gaming
Actions (16)
Mar 20, 2017Approved by Governor-Chapter 662 (effective 7/1/17)
Mar 13, 2017Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
Mar 13, 2017Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 3/13/17
Mar 10, 2017Signed by President
Mar 7, 2017Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2017Enrolled
Feb 22, 2017Read third time
Feb 10, 2017Assigned GL&T sub: #1
Feb 8, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2017Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2017Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2017Read second time and engrossed
Feb 4, 2017Read first time
Jan 16, 2017Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #2
Jan 11, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103811D

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HB2374EnactedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Mar 16, 2017
Charitable gaming; prohibited practices.
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 1, 2017
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 16, 2017
Law · Mar 16, 2017
Barry D. KnightCharitable gaming
Actions (17)

Increases from one to three the number of times per calendar year that a qualified organization qualified as a tax-exempt organization pursuant to § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code may conduct a raffle for a prize consisting of a lot improved by a residential dwelling where 100 percent of the moneys received from such a raffle, less deductions for the fair market value for the cost of acquisition of the land and materials, are donated to lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational organizations specifically chartered or organized under the laws of the Commonwealth and qualified as a § 501(c) tax-exempt organization. The bill also provides that no more than one such raffle shall be conducted in any one geographical region of the Commonwealth.

Mar 16, 2017Approved by Governor-Chapter 566 (effective 7/1/17)
Feb 21, 2017Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
Feb 21, 2017Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/21/17
Feb 21, 2017Signed by President
Feb 20, 2017Signed by Speaker
Feb 20, 2017Enrolled
Feb 16, 2017Read third time
Feb 2, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 2, 2017Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 1, 2017Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2017Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2374H1
Jan 31, 2017Committee substitute agreed to 17104571D-H1
Jan 31, 2017Read second time
Jan 30, 2017Read first time
Jan 23, 2017Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 16, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 16, 2017Presented and ordered printed 17104324D

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SB1509EnactedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Mar 16, 2017
Administrative Process Act; exemption for Charitable Gaming Board.
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 21, 2017
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 16, 2017
Law · Mar 16, 2017
John A. Cosgrove, Jr.Charitable gaming
Actions (18)

Provides that Charitable Gaming Board regulations relating to the approval and conduct of game variations for raffles, bingo, network bingo, and instant bingo games shall be exempt from the Administrative Process Act, provided that (i) such variations result in games that are consistent with the provisions of charitable gaming law and Board regulations and (ii) such regulations are published and posted. This bill is identical to

Mar 16, 2017Approved by Governor-Chapter 584 (effective 7/1/17)
Feb 28, 2017Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
Feb 28, 2017Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on 2/28/17
Feb 24, 2017Signed by Speaker
Feb 24, 2017Signed by President
Feb 24, 2017Enrolled
Feb 21, 2017Passed House (91-Y 4-N)
Feb 21, 2017Read third time
Feb 20, 2017Read second time
Feb 9, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 9, 2017Read first time
Feb 9, 2017Placed on Calendar
Feb 7, 2017Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1509S1
Feb 7, 2017Committee substitute agreed to 17105172D-S1
Feb 7, 2017Reading of substitute waived
Feb 7, 2017Read second time
Jan 18, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 18, 2017Presented and ordered printed 17104143D

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HB2177EnactedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Mar 3, 2017
Administrative Process Act; exemption for Charitable Gaming Board.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2017
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. LawMar 3, 2017
Law · Mar 3, 2017
M. Keith HodgesCharitable gaming
Actions (16)

Provides that Charitable Gaming Board regulations relating to charitable gaming development, including game variations for the conduct of raffles, bingo, network bingo, and instant bingo games, shall be exempt from the Administrative Process Act, provided that (i) such variations result in games that are consistent with the provisions of charitable gaming law and Board regulations, (ii) such regulations are published and posted, and (iii) the Board files a copy of any such regulations with the Registrar of Regulations. This bill is identical to

Mar 3, 2017Approved by Governor-Chapter 266 (effective 7/1/17)
Feb 21, 2017Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
Feb 21, 2017Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 2/21/17
Feb 21, 2017Signed by President
Feb 20, 2017Signed by Speaker
Feb 20, 2017Enrolled
Feb 16, 2017Read third time
Feb 8, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2017Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2017Read third time and passed House (91-Y 6-N)
Feb 6, 2017Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB2177H1
Feb 6, 2017Committee substitute agreed to 17105018D-H1
Feb 4, 2017Read first time
Jan 16, 2017Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 11, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103808D

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Past sessions, died or failed (176)

HB271Passed House2026 Regular Session · Jul 21, 2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 12, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 2026
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 17, 2026
Paul Krizek (D) +2 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (25)

Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.

Jul 21, 2026Senate: Continued from last session
Mar 9, 2026Senate: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 17, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (90-Y 7-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 16, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Feb 16, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 16, 2026House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Feb 16, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB271)
Feb 15, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 13, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2026House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 12, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 12, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26105828D-H1
Feb 11, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/11/2026 9:40 am)
Feb 10, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2026House: House subcommittee offered
Feb 10, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB271)
Jan 21, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 9, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 9, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/9/2026 2:30 pm)
Jan 9, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100145D

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HB49Passed House2026 Regular Session · Jul 21, 2026
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
  1. IntroducedDec 29, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2026
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 12, 2026
David Reid (D) +4 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (24)

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.0125 percent each shall be distributed to the Shenandoah County Agricultural Foundation and the Great Meadow Foundation to support the promotion, education, maintenance, and safety of horse racing at such facilities.

Jul 21, 2026Senate: Continued from last session
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Senate committee offered
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 12, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (95-Y 3-N 0-A)
Feb 12, 2026House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Feb 11, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 11, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Feb 11, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 10, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 9, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB49)
Feb 6, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26106997D-H1
Feb 6, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2026House: House subcommittee offered
Jan 26, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB49)
Jan 23, 2026House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Jan 22, 2026House: Reported from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting and referring to Appropriations (9-Y 0-N)
Jan 19, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Dec 29, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Dec 29, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101947D

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SB159In committee2026 Regular Session · Jul 21, 2026
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 28, 2026
Russet Perry (D)Historical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (8)

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.025 percent each shall be distributed to the Shenandoah County Agricultural Foundation and the Great Meadow Foundation to support the promotion, education, maintenance, and safety of horse racing at such facilities. The bill also increases the distribution percentage provided from the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund from 0.01 percent to 0.025 percent.

Jul 21, 2026Senate: Continued from last session
Feb 3, 2026Senate: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB159)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Senate subcommittee offered
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 7, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 7, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101993D

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SB579Introduced2026 Regular Session · Jul 21, 2026
Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
Bryce Reeves (R)Sports (retail), Commercial casinos, Lottery, Sweepstakes casinos
Actions (6)

Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games; civil penalty. Includes the (i) operating, conducting, or promoting of any online sweepstakes games and (ii) supporting or assisting in the operating, conducting, or promoting of any online sweepstakes game in the definition of "illegal gambling." The bill defines an "online sweepstakes game" as any game, contest, or promotion in which a prize is awarded based on chance that (a) is available on the internet and accessible on a mobile phone, computer, or similar device; (b) utilizes a dual currency system of payment allowing the player to exchange the currency for any prize, award, cash, or cash equivalent; and (c) simulates casino-style gaming, including slot machines, video poker, table games, lottery games, and sports betting. Persons who operate, conduct, or promote online sweepstakes games or take any action to support or assist in the operation, conduct, or promotion of online sweepstakes games shall be subject to a civil pen

Jul 21, 2026Senate: Continued from last session
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Senate committee offered
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB579)
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101625D

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SB604In committee2026 Regular Session · Jul 21, 2026
Charitable gaming; common interest communities, bingo.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 28, 2026
Tara Durant (R)Charitable gaming
Actions (7)

Charitable gaming; common interest communities; bingo. Allows common interest communities that qualify for deductions pursuant to § 277 of the Internal Revenue Code and that are solely available to residents age 55 or older to become qualified organizations, subject to certain registration requirements, for the purposes of conducting bingo in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Jul 21, 2026Senate: Continued from last session
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 1-N 1-A)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)
Jan 26, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB604)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101165D

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HB1272Passed legislature2026 Regular Session · Mar 14, 2026
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 12, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2026
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Mar 4, 2026
Cliff Hayes (D) +3 cosponsorsLottery
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Would have licensed and taxed electronic gaming devices at 30% of gross profits under the Lottery Board. It passed both chambers but died after the House rejected the second conference report.

Next: Dead for 2026. A standalone electronic gaming device bill is unlikely to return in the same form, but its concepts could be folded into a broader iGaming package in 2027.

Actions (60)

Regulation and taxation of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill imposes a 30 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of such electronic gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices.

Mar 14, 2026House: Failed to Pass from conference
Mar 14, 2026House: No further action taken
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: Conference report rejected by House (46-Y 47-N 1-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/14/2026 4:06 pm)
Mar 14, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Second conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Senate acceded to request for second conference committee (35-Y 4-N 0-A)
Mar 14, 2026House: House requested second conference committee
Mar 14, 2026House: Conference report rejected by House (42-Y 52-N 1-A)
Mar 14, 2026Conference Report released
Mar 14, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/14/2026 12:35 pm)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026House: House acceded to request
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate requested conference committee
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 92-N 1-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (26-Y 14-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Mar 4, 2026Senate: General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Read third time
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
Mar 3, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1272)
Feb 26, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/26/2026 3:50 pm)
Feb 26, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26108704D-S1
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 7-N)
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 17, 2026House: Passed House (52-Y 41-N 2-A)
Feb 17, 2026House: Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Feb 17, 2026House: Read third time and passed House (59-Y 36-N 1-A)
Feb 17, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/17/2026 9:48 am)
Feb 16, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 16, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Feb 16, 2026House: committee substitute rejected
Feb 16, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 15, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 13, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26107957D-H2
Feb 13, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations with substitute (13-Y 9-N)
Feb 13, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N)
Feb 13, 2026House: Assigned to HAPP Sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 12, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (14-Y 7-N)
Feb 12, 2026House: Reconsidered by General Laws (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (15-Y 6-N)
Feb 12, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26106931D-H1
Feb 11, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1272)
Feb 11, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/11/2026 9:32 am)
Feb 10, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (6-Y 1-N)
Feb 10, 2026House: House subcommittee offered
Feb 7, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: Subcommittee #5
Jan 15, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 11:14 am)
Jan 14, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 14, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26104592D

Open States record

HB161Passed legislatureMajor2026 Regular Session · Mar 14, 2026
Virginia Lottery; internet gaming authorized, definitions, penalties, effective clause.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 5, 2026
  3. Passed HouseFeb 17, 2026
  4. Passed SenateMar 4, 2026
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Mar 4, 2026
Marcus Simon (D)Online casino, Lottery, Commercial casinos
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Would have authorized online casino gaming through existing casino operators, with a $500,000 license fee and a 20% tax. It passed both chambers but died in conference when the two chambers could not agree on revenue distribution.

Next: Dead for 2026. Expected to be refiled in 2027 with a compromise tax allocation, as it had strong floor support and the Governor has signaled openness to iGaming.

Actions (50)

Virginia Lottery; casinos; internet gaming authorized; penalties. Authorizes internet gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill requires a casino gaming operator that intends to conduct internet gaming to submit a separate notice of intent to the Director of the Virginia Lottery for each internet gaming platform that it intends to offer accompanied by a $2 million platform fee that is to be deposited into the Internet Gaming Platform Fee Holding Fund for the purpose of funding start-up costs and other costs associated with the implementation and creation of a gaming commission. The bill permits the Board to issue an internet gaming operator license to a casino gaming operator that submits an application on forms approved by the Board, meets certain qualifications, and pays an initial licensing fee of $500,000. The tax rate is set at 20 percent of an internet gaming operator's adjusted gross internet gaming revenue with five percent allocated to

Mar 14, 2026House: Failed to Pass from conference
Mar 14, 2026House: No further action taken
Mar 6, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB161)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Locke, McPike, Pillion
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Simon, Krizek, Austin
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026House: House acceded to request
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate requested conference committee
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Senate substitute rejected by House (0-Y 94-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/4/2026 1:16 pm)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Passed Senate with substitute (21-Y 17-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Read third time
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26109035D-S1
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (11-Y 3-N 1-A)
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 18, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/18/2026 10:16 am)
Feb 17, 2026House: Passed House (67-Y 30-N 0-A)
Feb 17, 2026House: Passed by temporarily
Feb 17, 2026House: Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by House
Feb 17, 2026House: Read third time and defeated by House (46-Y 49-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB161)
Feb 16, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 16, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Feb 16, 2026House: committee substitute rejected
Feb 16, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 15, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 13, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108000D-H2
Feb 13, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations with substitute (14-Y 8-N)
Feb 13, 2026House: House subcommittee offered
Feb 13, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 2-N)
Feb 13, 2026House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 6, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/6/2026 10:58 am)
Feb 5, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26107031D-H1
Feb 5, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (13-Y 8-N)
Feb 3, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referring to Appropriations (5-Y 4-N)
Feb 3, 2026House: House subcommittee offered
Feb 3, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB161)
Jan 21, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2026House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/7/2026 3:21 pm)
Jan 6, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 6, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101135D

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SB118Passed legislatureMajor2026 Regular Session · Mar 14, 2026
Virginia Lottery; casinos, internet gaming authorized, penalties, delayed effective date.
  1. IntroducedJan 5, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 16, 2026
  4. Passed HouseMar 4, 2026
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Mar 4, 2026
Mamie Locke (D)Online casino, Lottery, Commercial casinos
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Senate companion to HB161, authorizing online casino gaming with a 20% tax and a different allocation (95% to education). It passed both chambers but died in conference when the chambers could not reconcile their versions.

Next: Dead for 2026. A Senate iGaming bill is likely to be reintroduced in 2027 alongside a House companion with a pre-agreed tax structure.

Actions (54)

Virginia Lottery; casinos; internet gaming authorized; penalties. Authorizes internet gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill permits the Board to issue an internet gaming operator license to a casino gaming operator that submits an application on forms approved by the Board, meets certain qualifications, and pays an initial licensing fee of $500,000. The tax rate is set at 20 percent of an internet gaming operator's adjusted gross internet gaming revenue with three percent allocated to the Gaming Regulatory Fund, two percent allocated to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, and 95 percent allocated to the Modern Public Education Fund.

Mar 14, 2026Senate: Failed to Pass from conference
Mar 14, 2026Senate: No further action taken
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Simon, Krizek, Austin
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Locke, McPike, Pillion
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate acceded to request (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: House requested conference committee
Mar 4, 2026House: House insisted on substitute
Mar 4, 2026Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Passed House with substitute (70-Y 29-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Mar 4, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Mar 4, 2026House: Read third time
Mar 3, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 27, 2026House: Reported from Appropriations (17-Y 4-N)
Feb 27, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB118)
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 1:05 pm)
Feb 25, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108502D-H1
Feb 25, 2026House: Assigned HAPP sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 24, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (16-Y 4-N)
Feb 24, 2026House: House committee offered
Feb 19, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 19, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 19, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Passed Senate
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Reconsideration of
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (19-Y 17-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Reconsideration of Passed by for the day agreed to (36-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Read third time and defeated by Senate (19-Y 20-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB118)
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Review From JLARC (2/13/2026 4:12 pm)
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Committee substitute rejected (Voice Vote)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/11/2026 4:15 pm)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107625D-S2
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (8-Y 6-N 1-A)
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/30/2026 1:24 pm)
Jan 29, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26106275D-S1
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Senate committee offered
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Senate subcommittee offered
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/8/2026 4:57 pm)
Jan 5, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 5, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101132D

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SB609Passed legislature2026 Regular Session · Mar 14, 2026
Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority; established, definitions, prohibited acts, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 10, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 16, 2026
  4. Passed HouseFeb 27, 2026
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 27, 2026
Louise Lucas (D) +1 cosponsorsLottery
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Would have created a new Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee all legal gambling. It passed both chambers but died in conference when the House substitute was rejected.

Next: Dead for 2026. The concept of an independent gaming authority could reappear in 2027 as part of a wider regulatory restructuring linked to iGaming.

Actions (41)

Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority established. Establishes the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Authority to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth.

Mar 14, 2026Senate: Failed to Pass from conference
Mar 14, 2026Senate: No further action taken
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Krizek, Torian, Austin
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Lucas, Deeds, Pillion, Aird
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 4, 2026Senate: Senate acceded to request (39-Y 1-N 0-A)
Mar 4, 2026House: House requested conference committee
Mar 4, 2026House: House insisted on substitute
Mar 3, 2026Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 38-N 0-A)
Feb 27, 2026House: Passed House with substitute (90-Y 6-N 0-A)
Feb 27, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 27, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Feb 27, 2026House: Read third time
Feb 27, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB609)
Feb 26, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 25, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (2/25/2026 12:58 pm)
Feb 25, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108506D-H1
Feb 24, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (19-Y 1-N)
Feb 24, 2026House: House committee offered
Feb 23, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB609)
Feb 20, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 20, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 20, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (20-Y 19-N 0-A)
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Substitute bill reprinted 26107587D
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Finance and Appropriations Substitute agreed to
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107587D-S1
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Incorporates SB195 (Aird)
Jan 27, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB609)
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101011D

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SB765Passed legislature2026 Regular Session · Mar 14, 2026
Charitable gaming; definition of poker events, prohibited practices.
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 3, 2026
  4. Passed HouseFeb 24, 2026
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 24, 2026
Michael J. JonesCharitable gaming
AI summary · Oct 12, 2026

Would have redefined charitable poker events to allow cash-value chips and more flexible operations, and raised the participation age to 21. The bill passed both chambers but died in conference.

Next: Dead for 2026. The House-Senate impasse on the deffinition of poker events suggests a simpler, narrower bill may be attempted in 2027.

Actions (40)

Charitable gaming; poker tournaments and events. Defines poker event for the purposes of charitable gaming to mean a Texas Hold'em poker game or Texas Hold'em poker tournament in which (i) a schedule of fixed and variable fees for entry into the poker event and the number of chips received for such fees is established and posted; (ii) chips with cash value are permitted to be used; (iii) games and tournaments may be run concurrently; (iv) no limit applies to how many poker events occur during the time listed on the permit for such poker event; and (v) a seating fee may be charged at a rate of up to $8 up to once every 30 minutes. The bill removes from the definition of Texas Hold'em poker tournament the requirement that running out of poker chips eliminates an individual from the competition and raises the participation age of poker events from 18 to 21 years of age. The bill prohibits unlimited rebuys after the first two hours of tournament play or until the first break with one add-o

Mar 14, 2026Senate: Failed to Pass from conference
Mar 14, 2026Senate: Failed to Pass from conference
Mar 14, 2026Senate: No further action taken
Mar 4, 2026House: House Conferees: Krizek, Cole, J.G., Morefield
Mar 4, 2026House: Conferees appointed by House
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Senate Conferees: Jones, Carroll Foy, Reeves
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 3, 2026Senate: Senate acceded to request Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 27, 2026House: House requested conference committee
Feb 27, 2026House: House insisted on substitute
Feb 26, 2026Senate: House substitute rejected by Senate (0-Y 40-N 0-A)
Feb 24, 2026House: Passed House with substitute (88-Y 8-N 0-A)
Feb 24, 2026House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 24, 2026House: committee substitute agreed to
Feb 24, 2026House: Read third time
Feb 24, 2026House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Feb 23, 2026House: Read second time
Feb 20, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB765)
Feb 19, 2026House: Committee substitute printed 26108121D-H1
Feb 19, 2026House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 19, 2026House: House committee offered
Feb 9, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 9, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 9, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 3, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 8-N 0-A)
Feb 2, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Feb 2, 2026Senate: General Laws and Technology Substitute agreed to
Feb 2, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 2, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB765)
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
Jan 30, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Jan 29, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26106570D-S1
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (12-Y 3-N)
Jan 26, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB765)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Senate subcommittee offered
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 21, 2026Senate: Unanimous consent to introduce
Jan 21, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 21, 2026Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26105308D

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SB819Died2026 Regular Session · Mar 10, 2026
Lottery, casino gaming, etc.; Va. Lottery shall study responsibility of gaming, age verification.
  1. IntroducedJan 23, 2026
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2026
  3. Passed SenateFeb 17, 2026
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 17, 2026
David Suetterlein (R)Sports (retail), Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (22)

Virginia Lottery; powers of the Virginia Lottery Board; advertising restrictions; age verification. Directs the Virginia Lottery to study the feasibility of furthering responsible gaming as it relates to the lottery, casino gaming, and sports betting, and to develop an implementation plan to require all lottery terminals to possess proper age verification software to ensure that a consumer is 18 years of age or older. The Director of the Virginia Lottery shall report any findings to the Chairs of the House Committee on General Laws and the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology by October 1, 2026.

Mar 10, 2026House: Left in General Laws
Mar 3, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 2-N)
Feb 25, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 24, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 24, 2026House: Read first time
Feb 24, 2026House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 18, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB819)
Feb 17, 2026Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Committee substitute agreed to (Voice Vote)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Committee substitute rejected (Voice Vote)
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Read second time
Feb 16, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26108010D-S2
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Passed by for the day
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (35-Y 0-N 0-A)
Feb 13, 2026Senate: Rules suspended
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 12, 2026Senate: Committee substitute printed 26107909D-S1
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 11, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB819)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Presented and ordered printed 26105677D

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HB1034DiedMajor2026 Regular Session · Feb 18, 2026
Charitable gaming; use of proceeds, adjusted gross receipts, effective date.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
Tony Wilt (R)Charitable gaming
Actions (4)

Charitable gaming; use of proceeds; charitable gaming adjusted gross receipts. Amends charitable gaming law to allow certain organizations, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, to use (i) with respect to charitable gaming, other than electronic gaming, a predetermined percentage of its charitable gaming adjusted gross receipts, not to exceed 10 percent, and (ii) with respect to electronic gaming, a predetermined percentage of its electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts, not to exceed 10 percent. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027.

Feb 18, 2026House: Left in Committee General Laws
Feb 2, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1034)
Jan 14, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 14, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103093D

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HB1407DiedMajor2026 Regular Session · Feb 18, 2026
Charitable gaming; veterans service organizations, use of proceeds.
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 22, 2026
May Nivar (D)Charitable gaming
Actions (4)

Charitable gaming; veterans service organizations; use of proceeds. Amends charitable gaming law to allow certain organizations, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, to use (i) with respect to charitable gaming other than electronic gaming, a predetermined percentage of its charitable gaming adjusted gross receipts, not to exceed 25 percent; and (ii) with respect to electronic gaming, a predetermined percentage of its electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts, not to exceed 25 percent; however, at no time shall such predetermined percentage be calculated at an amount equal to or less than 10 percent of its gross receipts derived from electronic gaming less the amount of prize money paid out to players. The bill adds to the definition of "organization" any organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to § 501(c)(19) of the Internal Revenue Code and is operated, and has always been operated, to provide

Feb 18, 2026House: Left in Committee General Laws
Feb 2, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1407)
Jan 22, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 22, 2026House: Presented and ordered printed 26105054D

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HB1527Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 18, 2026
Sports betting; exception on NCAA Division I sports.
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 29, 2026
Garrett McGuireSports (retail), Lottery
Actions (4)

Sports betting; NCAA Division I sports. Creates an exception to the prohibition on placing or accepting bets on Virginia college sports by allowing such bets to be placed or accepted on Virginia colleges participating in an NCAA Division I competition for a given sport. The bill also imposes a tax of 50 percent on permit holders for bets placed on NCAA Division I sports played at Virginia colleges and universities and directs the Virginia Lottery to allocate 100 percent of such tax revenue to the NCAA Division I Sports Betting Fund, created in the bill, for the purpose of supporting NCAA Division I college and university athletic programs in the Commonwealth. The bill's effective date is contingent upon the enactment of legislation by the General Assembly that establishes a Virginia Gaming Commission or other similar agency for the purposes of overseeing legal forms of gaming in the Commonwealth. A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 58.1-4037, 58.1-4038, 58.1-4039 of the Code of

Feb 18, 2026Left in Committee General Laws
Jan 29, 2026Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 29, 2026Unanimous consent to introduce
Jan 29, 2026Presented and ordered printed 26105946D

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HB729DiedMajor2026 Regular Session · Feb 18, 2026
Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2026
Jay Leftwich (R)Commercial casinos
Actions (6)

Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Prohibits a casino gaming operator from marketing or advertising to any person younger than 21 years of age. The bill defines to "market or advertise" as meaning the sale of any clothing, equipment, or other product that contains any statement, symbol, depiction, or reference to a casino gaming operator or any of its affiliates. Violations of this prohibition constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Feb 18, 2026House: Left in Committee General Laws
Feb 3, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N)
Jan 27, 2026House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB729)
Jan 26, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 13, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 13, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102429D

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SB195Died2026 Regular Session · Feb 10, 2026
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 28, 2026
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 28, 2026
Lashrecse Aird (D) +1 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (8)

Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.

Feb 10, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB195)
Feb 10, 2026Senate: Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB609-Lucas) (12-Y 3-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2026Senate: Incorporates SB558 (Reeves)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 12, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/12/2026 11:24 am)
Jan 9, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100714D

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HB791Failed2026 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2026
Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2026
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2026
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 29, 2026
Terry Austin (R)Charitable gaming
Actions (11)

Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings. Authorizes affiliated nonprofit organizations to conduct athletic event drawings in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill places limits on when and where an athletic event drawing may be held and requires the prize amount of any such drawing to be 50 percent of the total amount collected from the sale of the tickets. The bill requires the organization to donate a certain percentage of the remaining funds in accordance with Department regulations.

Feb 5, 2026House: Read third time and defeated by House (29-Y 65-N 0-A)
Feb 4, 2026House: Passed by for the day
Feb 4, 2026House: Reconsidered
Feb 4, 2026House: Read third time and defeated by House (38-Y 58-N 0-A)
Feb 3, 2026House: Read second time and engrossed
Feb 2, 2026House: Read first time
Jan 29, 2026House: Reported from General Laws (20-Y 1-N)
Jan 27, 2026House: Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 1-N)
Jan 26, 2026House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 13, 2026House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 13, 2026House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103433D

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SB558Died2026 Regular Session · Jan 28, 2026
Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2026
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 14, 2026
Bryce Reeves (R)Lottery
Actions (5)

Virginia Gaming Commission established. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.

Jan 28, 2026Senate: Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB195-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2026Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 20, 2026Senate: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:29 pm)
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 14, 2026Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100643D

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HB2166Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 22, 2025
Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; amends definition of breakage.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2025
  3. Passed HouseFeb 4, 2025
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 4, 2025
Paul Krizek (D) +1 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (18)

Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; breakage. Amends the definition of  "breakage" for the purposes of horse racing other than historical horse racing to mean the odd cents by which the amount payable on each dollar wagered exceeds one cent ($0.01). The bill also provides that 70 percent of the legitimate breakage from each pari-mutuel pool for historical horse racing shall be distributed to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and 30 percent of such breakage shall be deposited in the Racing Benevolence Fund.

Feb 22, 2025Senate: Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 12, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2166)
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 4, 2025House: Read third time and passed House (89-Y 8-N)
Feb 3, 2025House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Feb 3, 2025House: General Laws Substitute agreed to
Feb 3, 2025House: Read second time
Feb 3, 2025House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Feb 2, 2025House: Read first time
Jan 30, 2025House: Committee substitute printed 25105784D-H1
Jan 30, 2025House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2166)
Jan 17, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100402D

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SB982Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 18, 2025
Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2025
  3. Passed SenateFeb 4, 2025
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 4, 2025
Scott Surovell (D) +3 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (21)

Casino gaming; eligible host localities. Adds Fairfax County to the list of localities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth and provides that any proposed site for a casino gaming establishment considered by Fairfax County shall be (i) located within one-quarter of a mile of an existing station on the Metro Silver Line, (ii) part of a coordinated mixed-use project development consisting of no less than 1.5 million square feet, (iii) within two miles of a regional enclosed mall containing not less than 1.5 million square feet of gross building area, and (iv) outside of the Interstate 495 Beltway.

Feb 18, 2025House: Left in Appropriations
Feb 14, 2025House: Assigned Approps sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 11, 2025House: Referred from General Laws and referred to Appropriations (Voice Vote)
Feb 7, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 7, 2025House: Read first time
Feb 7, 2025House: Placed on Calendar
Feb 4, 2025Senate: Read third time and passed Senate (24-Y 16-N)
Feb 3, 2025Senate: Read second time and engrossed
Jan 31, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Jan 31, 2025Senate: Read second time
Jan 30, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Jan 30, 2025Senate: Read second time
Jan 29, 2025Senate: Passed by for the day
Jan 29, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (38-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2025Senate: Rules suspended
Jan 28, 2025Senate: Reported from Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 6-N)
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 3-N 1-A)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB982)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 7, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 7, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25104309D

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HB1742Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2025
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
  1. IntroducedJan 4, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 16, 2025
  3. Passed HouseJan 30, 2025
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Jan 30, 2025
David Reid (D) +4 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (23)

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.0125 percent each shall be distributed to the Shenandoah County Agricultural Foundation and the Great Meadow Foundation to support the promotion, education, maintenance, and safety of horse racing at such facilities. The bill also increases the distribution percentage provided from the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund from 0.01 percent to 0.025 percent.

Feb 11, 2025Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 31, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Jan 30, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1742)
Jan 30, 2025House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2025House: Printed as engrossed 25104988D-EH1
Jan 29, 2025House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute as amended
Jan 29, 2025House: Appropriations Amendments agreed to
Jan 29, 2025House: General Laws Substitute agreed to
Jan 29, 2025House: Read second time
Jan 29, 2025House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Jan 28, 2025House: Read first time
Jan 24, 2025House: Reported from Appropriations with amendment(s) (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 22, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 22, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1742)
Jan 18, 2025House: Assigned Approps sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Jan 16, 2025House: Committee substitute printed 25104988D-H1
Jan 16, 2025House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 14, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute and referred to Appropriations (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 13, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 4, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 4, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102440D

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HB2167Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2025
Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2025
  3. Passed HouseJan 29, 2025
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Jan 29, 2025
Paul Krizek (D)Charitable gaming
Actions (18)

Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings. Authorizes affiliated nonprofit organizations to conduct athletic event drawings in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill places limits on when and where an athletic event drawing may be held and requires the prize amount of any such drawing to be 50 percent of the total amount collected from the sale of the tickets. The bill requires the organization to donate a certain percentage of the remaining funds in accordance with Department regulations.

Feb 11, 2025Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 4-N)
Feb 5, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 30, 2025Senate: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Jan 29, 2025House: Read third time and passed House (96-Y 1-N)
Jan 28, 2025House: Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Jan 28, 2025House: General Laws Substitute agreed to
Jan 28, 2025House: Read second time
Jan 28, 2025House: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Jan 27, 2025House: Read first time
Jan 24, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2167)
Jan 23, 2025House: Committee substitute printed 25105631D-H1
Jan 23, 2025House: Reported from General Laws with substitute (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 1-N)
Jan 21, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2167)
Jan 17, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103559D

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HB2078Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Charitable gaming; certain common interest communities qualified to conduct bingo.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2025
Josh Thomas (D)Charitable gaming
Actions (6)

Charitable gaming; common interest communities; bingo. Allows common interest communities that serve residents age 55 or older to become a qualified organization for the purposes of conducting bingo in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill limits such bingo games to residents of the common interest community and for no more than seven days per calendar year and sets value limits for the award of bingo prize money or merchandise.

Feb 5, 2025House: Left in General Laws
Jan 23, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2078)
Jan 21, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-13-2025 25101555D

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HB2171DiedMajor2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Virginia Lottery; Internet gaming authorized, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2025
Marcus Simon (D)Online casino, Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (7)

Virginia Lottery; casinos; Internet gaming authorized; penalties. Authorizes Internet gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill permits the Board to issue an Internet gaming operator license to a casino gaming operator that submits an application on forms approved by the Board, meets certain qualifications, and pays an application fee of $1 million. The tax rate is set at 15 percent of an Internet gaming operator's adjusted gross Internet gaming revenue with 2.5 percent allocated to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and the remaining 97.5 percent allocated to the general fund.

Feb 5, 2025House: Left in General Laws
Jan 21, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2171)
Jan 17, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 9, 2025House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2171)
Jan 7, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100785D

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HB2634DiedMajor2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Charitable gaming; use of proceeds, charitable gaming adjusted gross receipts, effective date.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2025
Tony Wilt (R)Charitable gaming
Actions (6)

Charitable gaming; use of proceeds; charitable gaming adjusted gross receipts. Amends charitable gaming law to allow certain organizations, as a condition of receiving a charitable gaming permit or authorization to conduct electronic gaming, to use (i) with respect to charitable gaming, other than electronic gaming, a predetermined percentage of its charitable gaming adjusted gross receipts, not to exceed 25 percent, and (ii) with respect to electronic gaming, a predetermined percentage of its electronic gaming adjusted gross receipts, not to exceed 25 percent; however, at no time shall such predetermined percentage be calculated at an amount equal to less than 10 percent of its gross receipts derived from electronic gaming less the amount of prize money paid out to players. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026.

Feb 5, 2025House: Left in General Laws
Jan 28, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 23, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2634)
Jan 13, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 13, 2025House: Presented and ordered printed 25103157D

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HB2651Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Charitable gaming; definition of poker events.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 14, 2025
Mike Jones (D)Charitable gaming
Actions (6)

Charitable gaming; poker events. Defines poker event for the purposes of charitable gaming to mean a Texas Hold'em poker game or Texas Hold'em poker tournament in which (i) a schedule of fixed and variable fees for entry into the poker event and the number of chips received for such fees is established and posted; (ii) rebuys, reentries, and add-ons are permitted without limitation; (iii) chips with cash value are permitted to be used; (iv) games and tournaments may be run concurrently; (v) no limit applies to how many poker events occur during the time listed on the permit for such poker event; and (vi) a seating fee may be charged at a rate of up to $8 up to once every 30 minutes. The bill requires any qualified organization that conducts any poker event to use at least 20 percent of its poker adjusted gross receipts, defined in the bill, from the conduct of Texas Hold'em poker tournaments for (a) those lawful religious, charitable, community, or educational purposes for

Feb 5, 2025House: Left in General Laws
Jan 28, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends striking from the docket (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 17, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2651)
Jan 14, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 14, 2025House: Presented and ordered printed 25104035D

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SB1223Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Historical horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering, certain localities.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 22, 2025
Schuyler VanValkenburg (D)Historical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (6)

Historical horse racing; pari-mutuel wagering; certain localities. Prescribes the distribution of the breakage retained by any licensee in a locality that has not passed a referendum allowing pari-mutuel wagering on or after July 1, 2018, and in which no terminals were authorized by the Commission on or before January 1, 2024.

Feb 5, 2025Senate: Left in Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1223)
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 1-N)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101788D

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SB1241Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Charitable gaming; certain common interest communities to conduct bingo.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 29, 2025
Tara Durant (R)Charitable gaming
Actions (8)

Charitable gaming; common interest communities; bingo. Allows common interest communities that serve residents age 55 or older to become a qualified organization for the purposes of conducting bingo in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

Feb 5, 2025Senate: Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 4, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1241)
Jan 29, 2025Senate: Committee substitute printed 25106254D-S1
Jan 29, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1241)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101985D

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SB1287Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Virginia Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 22, 2025
Bryce Reeves (R) +3 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (8)

Virginia Gaming Commission; established. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.

Feb 5, 2025Senate: Left in Finance and Appropriations
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Impact statement from VCSC (SB1287)
Jan 23, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1287)
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Committee substitute printed 25105840D-S1
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100171D

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SB1322Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2025
Virginia Gaming Commerce Regulation Act; established, penalties distribution of funds, report.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 10, 2025
Bill DeSteph
Actions (5)

Virginia Gaming Commerce Regulation Act established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commerce Regulation Act for the purpose of providing a regulatory and registration scheme for electronic gaming devices in the Commonwealth. The bill authorizes and specifies the registration requirements for the distribution, operation, hosting, and play of electronic gaming devices, as defined in the bill. The bill imposes a $1,200 monthly tax on each electronic gaming device from each distributor, as defined in the bill, and provides for the use of such tax proceeds after deposit in the Virginia Gaming Commerce Regulation Fund, established in the bill for distribution as follows: (i) 70 percent to the Elementary and Secondary Education Fund, also established in the bill, but only to supplement and not supplant existing funding for public primary and secondary education; (ii) 15 percent to the host locality contingent upon 33 percent of such amount being used for local law enf

Feb 5, 2025Left in Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1322)
Jan 13, 2025Impact statement from VCSC (SB1322)
Jan 10, 2025Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Jan 10, 2025Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102050D

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HB2232Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 4, 2025
Tri-Cities Improvement Commission; established.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2025
Mike Cherry (R)Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Casino gaming; Tri-Cities Improvement Commission established. Establishes the Tri-Cities Improvement Commission, consisting of members from the Cities of Petersburg, Colonial Heights, and Hopewell and Dinwiddie and Prince George Counties, to receive disbursements of gaming tax revenues and to prioritize and fund certain improvements in those jurisdictions.

Feb 4, 2025House: Left in Finance
Jan 7, 2025House: Referred to Committee on Finance
Jan 7, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103114D

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HB2498Died2025 Regular Session · Feb 4, 2025
Virginia Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 30, 2025
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 30, 2025
Paul Krizek (D) +1 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (11)

Virginia Gaming Commission; established. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.

Feb 4, 2025House: Left in Appropriations
Jan 31, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2498)
Jan 30, 2025House: Committee substitute printed 25105578D-H1
Jan 30, 2025House: Reported from General Laws with substitute and referred to Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2025House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2498)
Jan 28, 2025House: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2025House: Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 23, 2025House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2498)
Jan 13, 2025House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2498)
Jan 8, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100172D

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SB1315Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 28, 2025
Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; percentage retained by racetrack and locality.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 22, 2025
Jeremy McPike (D)Pari-mutuel
Actions (6)

Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; satellite facilities; percentage retained by racetrack and locality. Reapportions the distribution of the retainage for pari-mutuel pools by increasing the percentage paid to the localities in which the satellite facilities are located and decreasing the percentage paid to the locality in which the racetrack is located.

Jan 28, 2025Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 5-N)
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 17, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB1315)
Jan 9, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25101207D

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SB864Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 28, 2025
Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; amends definition of breakage.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 22, 2025
Bryce Reeves (R) +1 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (6)

Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; breakage. Amends the definition of "breakage" for the purposes of horse racing other than historical horse racing to mean the odd cents by which the amount payable on each dollar wagered exceeds one cent ($0.01). The bill also provides that 100 percent of the legitimate breakage from each pari-mutuel pool for historical horse racing shall be distributed to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund.

Jan 28, 2025Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (8-Y 7-N)
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Committee substitute printed 25105374D-S1
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 3, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 3, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103020D

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SB889Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 28, 2025
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. Out of committeeJan 22, 2025
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 22, 2025
Timmy French (R) +1 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (7)

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.025 percent shall be provided to the Shenandoah County Fair Association.

Jan 28, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB889)
Jan 28, 2025Senate: Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 4-N)
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Committee substitute printed 25105530D-S1
Jan 22, 2025Senate: Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 3, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 3, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103220D

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SB827DiedMajor2025 Regular Session · Jan 22, 2025
Virginia Lottery; Internet gaming authorized, penalties.
  1. IntroducedDec 31, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Dec 31, 2024
Mamie Locke (D)Online casino, Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (6)

Virginia Lottery; casinos; Internet gaming authorized; penalties. Authorizes Internet gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill permits the Board to issue an Internet gaming operator license to a casino gaming operator that submits an application on forms approved by the Board, meets certain qualifications, and pays an application fee of $1 million. The tax rate is set at 15 percent of an Internet gaming operator's adjusted gross Internet gaming revenue with 2.5 percent allocated to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund and the remaining 97.5 percent allocated to the general fund.

Jan 22, 2025Senate: Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology with letter (12-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB827)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2025Senate: Impact statement from VCSC (SB827)
Dec 31, 2024Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 31, 2024Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100595D

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SB862Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 22, 2025
Casino gaming; set-off of debts to the Commonwealth from prizes.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 3, 2025
Bryce Reeves (R)Commercial casinos
Actions (5)

Casino gaming; set-off of debts to the Commonwealth from prizes. Directs the Virginia Lottery Board to adopt regulations to establish and implement a set-off debt collection program in accordance with the provisions of the Setoff Debt Collection Act, wherein certain casino gaming prizes shall be subjected to delinquent debts of agencies and institutions of the Commonwealth.

Jan 22, 2025Senate: Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (11-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2025Senate: Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 16, 2025Senate: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB862)
Jan 3, 2025Senate: Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 3, 2025Senate: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25103015D

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HB2432Died2025 Regular Session · Jan 21, 2025
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2025
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2025
Mike Webert (R)Historical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (3)

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that, with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.025 percent each shall be distributed to the Shenandoah County Fair Association and the Great Meadow Foundation.

Jan 21, 2025House: Stricken from docket by General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 8, 2025House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2025House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25102306D

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HB527DiedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Nov 19, 2024
Charitable Sports Raffle Act; established, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 7, 2024
Paul E. KrizekCharitable gaming
Actions (19)

Charitable Sports Raffle Act established; penalties.Establishes the Charitable Sports Raffles Act for the purposeof authorizing athletic event drawings, defined in the bill, to beconducted by affiliated nonprofit organizations that conduct such drawings in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Departmentof Agriculture and Consumer Services. The bill places limits on whenand where an athletic event drawing may be held and requires theprize amount of any such drawing to be 50 percent of the total amountcollected from the sale of the tickets. The bill requires the organizationto donate a certain percentage of the remaining funds in accordancewith Department regulations and imposes certain civil and criminal penalties for violations of the provisions of the bill.

Nov 19, 2024Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 27, 2024Continued to 2025 in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 1-N)
Feb 14, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 14, 2024Committee substitute printed 24107705D-S1
Feb 14, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Feb 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2024VOTE: Passage (92-Y 6-N)
Feb 7, 2024Read third time and passed House (92-Y 6-N)
Feb 6, 2024Read second time and engrossed
Feb 5, 2024Read first time
Feb 1, 2024Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB527)
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 8, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100941D

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SB124DiedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Nov 19, 2024
Sports betting; permitted on Virginia college sports.
  1. IntroducedJan 4, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 24, 2024
Schuyler T. VanValkenburgSports (retail)
Actions (8)

Sports betting; Virginia college sports.Permits betting, with the exception of proposition betting, on Virginiacollege sports. Under current law, betting other than propositionbetting is allowed on all college sports except Virginia collegesports.

Nov 19, 2024Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 6, 2024Continued to 2025 in Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (12-Y 2-N 1-A)
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB124)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 4, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 4, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101271D

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SB675DiedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Nov 19, 2024
Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 24, 2024
David W. MarsdenCommercial casinos
Actions (12)

Casino gaming; eligible host localities. Adds Fairfax County to the list of localities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth and provides that any proposed site for a casino gaming establishment considered by Fairfax County shall be (i) located within one-quarter of a mile of an existing station on the Metro Silver Line, (ii) part of a coordinated mixed-use project development, (iii) outside of the Dulles airport flight path, (iv) within two miles of a major shopping destination containing not less than 1.5 million square feet of gross building area, and (v) outside of the Interstate 495 Beltway. The bill also requires an eligible host locality in selecting a preferred casino gaming operator to consider and give substantial weight to the proposer's history of or commitment to (a) paying or contracting for the payment of prevailing wages to those individuals providing construction labor during the initial construction of the casino gaming establishment and any hospitality facili

Nov 19, 2024Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 6, 2024Continued to 2025 in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
Jan 26, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB675S1)
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Committee substitute printed 24105928D-S1
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (10-Y 4-N 1-A)
Jan 24, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2024Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB675)
Jan 18, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 17, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 17, 2024Presented and ordered printed 24104966D

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SB689DiedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Nov 19, 2024
Casino gaming; cruise ship gaming in the offshore waters of the Commonwealth.
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 24, 2024
Christie New Craig +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (12)

Exemptions to article; cruise ship gaming inthe offshore waters of the Commonwealth.

Nov 19, 2024Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 6, 2024Continued to 2025 in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB689S1)
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Committee substitute printed 24106103D-S1
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 1-N)
Jan 24, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2024Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 19, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 18, 2024Introduced bill reprinted 24105708D
Jan 18, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 18, 2024Presented and ordered printed 24105708D

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SB694DiedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Nov 19, 2024
Skill games; exceptions.
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 19, 2024
William M. Stanley, Jr.Skill games
Actions (5)

Skill games; exceptions. Clarifies thatskill games are a form of illegal gambling except where relevant Code provides otherwise.

Nov 19, 2024Left in General Laws and Technology
Jan 24, 2024Continued to 2025 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 22, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 19, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 19, 2024Presented and ordered printed 24103594D

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SB212Passed legislatureVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Apr 17, 2024
Virginia Small Business Economic Development Act; established.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 15, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governorMar 11, 2024
  6. Law
To governor · Mar 11, 2024
Aaron R. Rouse +4 cosponsorsSkill games
Actions (66)

Virginia Small Business Economic Development Act established; regulation of skill game machines; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Small Business Economic Development Act for the purpose of providing a regulatory and registration scheme for skill game machines in the Commonwealth. The bill authorizes and specifies the registration requirements for the distribution, operation, hosting, and play of skill game machines, as defined in the bill. The bill imposes a 25 percent tax on the gross receipts from the play of each skill game machine from each distributor and provides for the use of such tax proceeds, with most being deposited into the PreK-12 Priority Fund, established in the bill. The bill directs the Virginia Lottery Board to promulgate regulations no later than January 1, 2027, to implement the provisions of the bill and authorizes the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to grant a provisional registration, beginning July 1, 2024, to any entity that provides a la

Apr 17, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., May 17, 2024
Apr 17, 2024Communicated to Governor
Apr 17, 2024Senate rejected Governor's recommendation (6-Y 34-N)
Apr 8, 2024Governor's recommendation received by Senate
Mar 11, 2024Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 8, 2024
Mar 11, 2024Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 11, 2024
Mar 8, 2024Signed by President
Mar 7, 2024Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB212ER)
Mar 7, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB212ER)
Mar 7, 2024Enrolled
Mar 4, 2024VOTE: Adoption #2 (51-Y 45-N)
Mar 4, 2024Conference report agreed to by House (51-Y 45-N)
Mar 4, 2024Reconsideration of conference report agreed to by House
Mar 1, 2024Conference report agreed to by Senate (31-Y 9-N)
Mar 1, 2024VOTE: Adoption (49-Y 43-N)
Mar 1, 2024Conference report agreed to by House (49-Y 43-N)
Mar 1, 2024Passed by temporarily
Mar 1, 2024Conference substitute printed 24108616D-S4
Mar 1, 2024Amended by conference committee
Feb 28, 2024Delegates: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore
Feb 28, 2024Conferees appointed by House
Feb 28, 2024Senators: Rouse, Locke, Stanley
Feb 28, 2024Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 28, 2024Senate acceded to request (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024House requested conference committee
Feb 28, 2024House insisted on substitute
Feb 27, 2024House substitute rejected by Senate (2-Y 37-N)
Feb 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB212H1)
Feb 23, 2024VOTE: Passage (57-Y 38-N)
Feb 23, 2024Passed House with substitute (57-Y 38-N)
Feb 23, 2024Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB212H1
Feb 23, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24107929D-H1
Feb 23, 2024Read third time
Feb 22, 2024Read second time
Feb 20, 2024Impact statement from VCSC (SB212H1)
Feb 20, 2024Committee substitute printed 24107929D-H1
Feb 20, 2024Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 6-N)
Feb 15, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 15, 2024Read first time
Feb 15, 2024Placed on Calendar
Feb 13, 2024Passed Senate (32-Y 8-N)
Feb 13, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2024Engrossed by Senate - floor substitute SB212S3
Feb 13, 2024Substitute by Senator Rouse agreed to 24107687D-S3
Feb 13, 2024Reading of substitute waived
Feb 13, 2024Finance and Appropriations Committee substitute rejected 24107230D-S2
Feb 13, 2024Committee substitute reconsidered (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2024Engrossment reconsidered by Senate (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2024Floor substitute printed 24107687D-S3 (Rouse)
Feb 12, 2024Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB212S2
Feb 12, 2024Finance and Appropriations Committee substitute agreed to 24107230D-S2
Feb 12, 2024Reading of substitute waived
Feb 12, 2024Commerce and Labor Committee substitute rejected 24106257D-S1
Feb 12, 2024Read second time
Feb 9, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 8, 2024Committee substitute printed 24107230D-S2
Feb 8, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (11-Y 4-N)
Jan 25, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB212S1)
Jan 15, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 15, 2024Committee substitute printed 24105257D-S1
Jan 15, 2024Reported from Commerce and Labor with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
Jan 15, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 8, 2024Introduced bill reprinted 24104544D
Jan 8, 2024Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Jan 8, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104544D

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HB590FailedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Mar 9, 2024
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 12, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 12, 2024
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. +6 cosponsorsSkill games
Actions (44)

Regulation of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill imposes a 30 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of such electronic gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices. Virginia Small Business Economic DevelopmentAct established; regulation of skill games; registration; penalties.Establishes the Virginia Small Business Economic Development Act for the purpose of providing a regulatory and registration schemefor skill game machines in the Commonwealth. The bill directs theVirginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to adopt emergencyregulations to implement the provisions of the bill and

Mar 9, 2024Failed to pass in House
Mar 9, 2024No further action taken
Feb 28, 2024Senators: Rouse, Aird, Craig
Feb 28, 2024Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 28, 2024Delegates: Hayes, Krizek, Kilgore
Feb 28, 2024Conferees appointed by House
Feb 28, 2024House acceded to request
Feb 28, 2024Senate requested conference committee
Feb 28, 2024Senate insisted on substitute (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024VOTE: REJECTED (0-Y 96-N)
Feb 28, 2024Senate substitute rejected by House 24108118D-S1 (0-Y 96-N)
Feb 28, 2024Passed Senate with substitute (32-Y 7-N)
Feb 28, 2024Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB590S1
Feb 28, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24108118D-S1
Feb 28, 2024Reading of substitute waived
Feb 28, 2024Read third time
Feb 27, 2024Reported from Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
Feb 27, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 21, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 21, 2024Committee substitute printed 24108118D-S1
Feb 21, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (10-Y 5-N)
Feb 16, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB590H1)
Feb 13, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 13, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 12, 2024VOTE: Passage #2 (65-Y 34-N)
Feb 12, 2024Passed House (65-Y 34-N)
Feb 12, 2024Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Feb 12, 2024VOTE: Passage (68-Y 30-N)
Feb 12, 2024Read third time and passed House (68-Y 30-N)
Feb 9, 2024Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB590H1
Feb 9, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24106922D-H1
Feb 9, 2024Read second time
Feb 8, 2024Read first time
Feb 7, 2024Impact statement from VCSC (HB590H1)
Feb 6, 2024Committee substitute printed 24106922D-H1
Feb 6, 2024Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 4-N)
Feb 2, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2024Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #5
Jan 26, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB590)
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104965D

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HJ10Passed HouseVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Mar 6, 2024
Virginia Gaming Commission, Joint Subcommittee studying feasibility of establishing; continued.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2024
  3. Passed HouseMar 6, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Mar 6, 2024
Paul E. Krizek +1 cosponsors
Actions (29)

Study; joint subcommittee; creation of Virginia Gaming Commission; report. Continues the Joint Subcommittee to Study the Feasibility of Establishing the Virginia Gaming Commission for two additional years, through November 30, 2025. Study; joint subcommittee; creation of Virginia Gaming Commission; report. Continues the Joint Subcommittee to Study the Feasibility of Establishing the Virginia Gaming Commission for two additional years, through November 30, 2025. Study; joint subcommittee; creation of VirginiaGaming Commission; report. Continues the Joint Subcommittee toStudy the Feasibility of Establishing the Virginia Gaming Commissionfor two additional years, through November 30, 2025.

Mar 6, 2024Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ10ER)
Mar 6, 2024VOTE: Adoption (95-Y 4-N)
Mar 6, 2024Senate amendment agreed to by House (95-Y 4-N)
Mar 6, 2024Taken up
Mar 5, 2024Agreed to by Senate with amendment by voice vote
Mar 5, 2024Engrossed by Senate as amended
Mar 5, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Mar 5, 2024Reading of amendment waived
Mar 5, 2024Read third time
Mar 4, 2024Reading waived (40-Y 0-N)
Mar 1, 2024Reported from Rules with amendment
Feb 13, 2024Referred to Committee on Rules
Feb 13, 2024Reading waived
Feb 12, 2024Printed as engrossed 24100329D-E
Feb 12, 2024VOTE: Block vote adoption (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 12, 2024Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 12, 2024Engrossed by House as amended HJ10E
Feb 12, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 12, 2024Taken up
Feb 7, 2024Reported from Appropriations (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2024Assigned App. sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Feb 1, 2024Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 1, 2024Reported from Rules with amendment(s) (18-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2024Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 29, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (6-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2024Assigned Rules sub: Studies Subcommittee
Jan 3, 2024Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 3, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100329D

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SJ12Passed SenateVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Feb 28, 2024
Virginia Gaming Commission, Joint Subcommittee studying feasibility of establishing; continued.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2024
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2024
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 2024
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 7, 2024
Bryce E. Reeves +1 cosponsors
Actions (20)

Study; joint subcommittee; creation of Virginia Gaming Commission; report. Continues the Joint Subcommittee to Study the Feasibility of Establishing the Virginia Gaming Commission for two additional years, through November 30, 2025. Study; joint subcommittee; creation of VirginiaGaming Commission; report. Continues the Joint Subcommittee toStudy the Feasibility of Establishing the Virginia Gaming Commissionfor two additional years, through November 30, 2025.

Feb 28, 2024Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ12ER)
Feb 28, 2024VOTE: Block Vote Adoption #2 (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024Reconsideration of House passage agreed to by House
Feb 28, 2024VOTE: Block Vote Adoption (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)
Feb 28, 2024Taken up
Feb 23, 2024Reported from Rules (17-Y 0-N)
Feb 15, 2024Referred to Committee on Rules
Feb 15, 2024Placed on Calendar
Feb 7, 2024Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote
Feb 6, 2024Printed as engrossed 24100597D-E
Feb 6, 2024Engrossed by Senate as amended SJ12E
Feb 6, 2024Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 6, 2024Reading of amendment waived
Feb 6, 2024Read second time
Feb 5, 2024Reading waived (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2024Reported from Rules with amendment
Jan 3, 2024Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 3, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100597D

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HB195FailedMajorVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Feb 21, 2024
Gaming in the Commonwealth; prohibition on use of term 'casino' by non-casino gaming operators.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2024
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2024
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 8, 2024
Marty MartinezSports (retail), Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming, Commercial casinos
Actions (25)

Gaming in the Commonwealth; prohibition on useof term "casino" by non-casino gaming operators; civil penalties.Prohibits any applicant for licensure or any person licensed orpermitted to conduct charitable gaming, horse racing, or sports bettingin the Commonwealth from using the term "casino" in its entity name,in any advertisement in association with its product or service, orin any manner prohibited by regulation. The bill provides for a civilpenalty of up to $50,000 for each violation. Gaming in the Commonwealth; prohibition on useof term "casino" by non-casino gaming operators; civil penalties.Prohibits any applicant for licensure or permit or any personlicensed or permitted to conduct charitable gaming, horse racing,or sports betting in the Commonwealth from using the term "casino"in its entity name, in any advertisement in association with itsproduct or service, or in any manner prohibited by regulation. Thebill provides for a civil penalty of up to $50,000 for each violat

Feb 21, 2024Failed to report (defeated) in General Laws and Technology (7-Y 7-N 1-A)
Feb 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 9, 2024Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 8, 2024VOTE: Passage (84-Y 14-N)
Feb 8, 2024Read third time and passed House (84-Y 14-N)
Feb 7, 2024Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB195H1
Feb 7, 2024Committee substitute agreed to 24105905D-H1
Feb 7, 2024Read second time
Feb 6, 2024Read first time
Feb 2, 2024Reported from Courts of Justice (17-Y 4-N)
Jan 31, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 1-N)
Jan 30, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB195H1)
Jan 29, 2024Assigned Courts sub: Civil
Jan 25, 2024Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 25, 2024Committee substitute printed 24105905D-H1
Jan 25, 2024Reported from General Laws with substitute (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2024Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 23, 2024Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 16, 2024House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 16, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB195)
Jan 15, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 3, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 3, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100598D

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SB307IntroducedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Feb 14, 2024
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2024
Jeremy S. McPikeLottery
Actions (7)

Regulation of electronic gaming devices; penalties.Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture,distribution, operation, servicing, hosting, and play of electronicgaming devices, as defined in the bill. The bill provides that electronicgaming devices are regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board and requiresemployees of such licensees to be registered with the Virginia Lottery.The bill imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of thelaw and regulations related to electronic gaming devices. The billimposes a 34 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of suchgaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds, withmost being deposited into the general fund.

Feb 14, 2024Left in General Laws and Technology
Jan 24, 2024Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2024Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2024Impact statement from VCSC (SB307)
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24104586D

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HB1478FailedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Feb 13, 2024
Casino gaming; cruise ships.
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 19, 2024
Shelly A. SimondsLottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (6)

Casino gaming; cruise ships. Authorizesthe conduct of cruise ship casino gaming in the offshore waters ofthe Commonwealth by a cruise ship operator that applies for and receivesa permit from the Virginia Lottery. The bill sets an annual permitfee of $50,000 for any cruise ship that uses a port or other pointof anchorage in the offshore waters of the Commonwealth for the purpose of embarkation or disembarkation of cruise ship passengers and anannual permit fee of $125,000 for any cruise ship that transits theoffshore waters of the Commonwealth without making a stop in theCommonwealth and conducts casino gaming activities while in suchwaters.

Feb 13, 2024Left in General Laws
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (3-Y 5-N)
Jan 30, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB1478)
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 19, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 19, 2024Presented and ordered printed 24105063D

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SB345In committeeVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Feb 6, 2024
Casino gaming; limits on required local referendums.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committeeJan 24, 2024
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 24, 2024
Bryce E. ReevesCommercial casinos
Actions (7)

Casino gaming; limits on required local referendums.Provides that the governing body of any eligible host city that holdsa local referendum on the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in such city that subsequently fails shall be prohibitedfrom holding another referendum on the same question for a periodof three years from the date of the last referendum.

Feb 6, 2024Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB628-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2024Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 24, 2024Reported from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 1-N)
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB345)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100601D

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HB1016IntroducedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Feb 1, 2024
Charitable gaming; modifies definition of 'organization.'
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 10, 2024
Tony O. WiltCharitable gaming
Actions (6)

Charitable gaming; definition of "organization." Modifies the definition of "organization" for the purposes of charitablegaming in the Commonwealth to include an organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Codeand that is a revitalization organization that is operated, and hasalways been operated, exclusively for the purposes of revitalizingthe Downtown Harrisonburg Historic District as the economic and socialhub of the City of Harrisonburg.

Feb 1, 2024Stricken from docket by General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 24, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB1016)
Jan 10, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 10, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24100447D

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HB298IntroducedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Feb 1, 2024
Charitable gaming; use of proceeds.
  1. IntroducedJan 5, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 5, 2024
Jason S. Ballard +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (6)

Charitable gaming; use of proceeds. Allowsa qualified organization to use a predetermined percentage of itsreceipts for those expenses relating to facility maintenance andupkeep, such as any rent or mortgage payment and utility expenses,and used for lawful religious, charitable, community, or educationalpurposes.

Feb 1, 2024Incorporated by General Laws (HB523-Krizek)
Jan 30, 2024Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB523-Krizek)
Jan 26, 2024Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 17, 2024Impact statement from DPB (HB298)
Jan 5, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 5, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102224D

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SB348IntroducedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Jan 24, 2024
Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2024
Bryce E. ReevesLottery, Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming, Commercial casinos
Actions (5)

Gaming; posting of illegal gaming tip line information. Requires those legally authorized to sell Virginia lottery tickets or conduct charitable gaming, horse racing with pari-mutuel wagering, and casino gaming in the Commonwealth to post in a conspicuous place on their premises a sign that bears the toll-free telephone number and website of the illegal gaming tip line established and administered by the Office of the Gaming Enforcement Coordinator in the Department of State Police for members of the public to report concerns about, or suspected instances of, illegal gaming activities. This bill was incorporated into SB 397.

Jan 24, 2024Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB397-Ebbin) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB348)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101186D

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SB429IntroducedVirginia 2024 Regular Session · Jan 24, 2024
Casino gaming; eligible host cities.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2024
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2024
Schuyler T. VanValkenburgCommercial casinos
Actions (5)

Casino gaming; eligible host cities. Reducesfrom five to four the number of cities eligible to host a casinoin the Commonwealth by removing Richmond from the list of eligiblehost cities.

Jan 24, 2024Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2024Impact statement from DPB (SB429)
Jan 17, 2024Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 9, 2024Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2024Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101270D

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SB1518Passed SenateVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 22, 2023
Charitable gaming; amends definition of Texas Hold'em poker tournaments, bingo games.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 7, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 7, 2023
BarkerCharitable gaming
Actions (23)
Feb 22, 2023Left in General Laws
Feb 14, 2023Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 14, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 13, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Feb 9, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 9, 2023Read first time
Feb 9, 2023Placed on Calendar
Feb 7, 2023Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 16-N 3-A)
Feb 6, 2023Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1518S1
Feb 6, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23106136D-S1
Feb 6, 2023Reading of substitute waived
Feb 6, 2023Read second time
Feb 6, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1518S1)
Feb 3, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N 1-A)
Feb 1, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 1, 2023Committee substitute printed 23106136D-S1
Feb 1, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (11-Y 3-N)
Jan 26, 2023Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 25, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1518)
Jan 24, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 20, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23104869D

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SB1527Passed SenateVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 22, 2023
Charitable gaming; amends definitions of organization and social organization.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 6, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 6, 2023
RouseCharitable gaming
Actions (28)
Feb 22, 2023Left in General Laws
Feb 14, 2023Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 3-N)
Feb 13, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Feb 13, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 13, 2023Read first time
Feb 13, 2023Placed on Calendar
Feb 6, 2023Passed Senate (36-Y 1-N 2-A)
Feb 6, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2023Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1527S2
Feb 6, 2023Finance and Appropriations Committee substitute agreed to 23106251D-S2
Feb 6, 2023Reading of substitute waived
Feb 6, 2023General Laws and Technology Committee substitute rejected 23106043D-S1
Feb 6, 2023Read second time
Feb 6, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1527S2)
Feb 3, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2023Substitute bill reprinted 23106251D-S2
Feb 2, 2023Committee substitute printed 23106251D-S2
Feb 2, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 2, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 1, 2023Committee substitute printed 23106043D-S1
Feb 1, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 25, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1527)
Jan 24, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 20, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23103013D

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HJ548Passed HouseVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 21, 2023
Virginia Gaming Commission; joint subcommittee to study feasibility of establishing Commission.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 21, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 21, 2023
Krizek
Actions (20)
Feb 21, 2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ548ER)
Feb 21, 2023Agreed to by Senate by voice vote
Feb 21, 2023Read third time
Feb 20, 2023Read second time
Feb 16, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 10, 2023Reported from Rules
Feb 6, 2023Referred to Committee on Rules
Feb 6, 2023Reading waived
Feb 3, 2023VOTE: Block Vote Adoption (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2023Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2023Engrossed by House
Feb 3, 2023Taken up
Jan 31, 2023Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting (6-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2023Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (4-Y 2-N)
Jan 27, 2023Assigned Rules sub: Studies
Jan 12, 2023Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 12, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23104371D
Jan 12, 2023Unanimous consent to introduce

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SJ232Passed SenateVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 17, 2023
Problem Gambling Awareness Month; designating as March 2023 and each succeeding year thereafter.
  1. IntroducedDec 30, 2022
  2. Out of committeeJan 20, 2023
  3. Passed SenateJan 25, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Jan 25, 2023
Reeves
Actions (13)
Feb 17, 2023Bill text as passed Senate and House (SJ232ER)
Feb 17, 2023VOTE: Block Vote Adoption (98-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2023Agreed to by House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2023Taken up
Feb 14, 2023Reported from Rules (18-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2023Referred to Committee on Rules
Feb 13, 2023Placed on Calendar
Jan 25, 2023Read third time and agreed to by Senate by voice vote
Jan 24, 2023Read second time and engrossed
Jan 23, 2023Reading waived (38-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2023Reported from Rules
Dec 30, 2022Referred to Committee on Rules
Dec 30, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23103288D

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HB1373Passed HouseVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 16, 2023
Casino gaming; eligible host cities, limitation on local referendums.
  1. IntroducedOct 13, 2022
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 7, 2023
TaylorCommercial casinos
Actions (20)
Feb 16, 2023Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (10-Y 6-N)
Feb 15, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 15, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 4-N)
Feb 15, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 8, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 8, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2023VOTE: Passage (49-Y 44-N 1-A)
Feb 7, 2023Read third time and passed House (49-Y 44-N 1-A)
Feb 6, 2023Read second time and engrossed
Feb 5, 2023Read first time
Feb 3, 2023Reported from Appropriations (12-Y 9-N)
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting (5-Y 2-N)
Jan 31, 2023Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 31, 2023Reported from General Laws (12-Y 6-N)
Jan 31, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 30, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 17, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB1373)
Oct 13, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Oct 13, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100712D

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SB1142Passed SenateVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 13, 2023
Sports betting; adjusted gross revenue, definitions.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
  3. Passed SenateFeb 3, 2023
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 3, 2023
McPikeSports (retail)
Actions (21)
Feb 13, 2023Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 13, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1142H1)
Feb 10, 2023Assigned App. sub: General Government and Capital Outlay
Feb 9, 2023Committee substitute printed 23106542D-H1
Feb 9, 2023Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 9, 2023Reported from General Laws with substitute (16-Y 6-N)
Feb 9, 2023House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 8, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 8, 2023Read first time
Feb 8, 2023Placed on Calendar
Feb 3, 2023Read third time and passed Senate (31-Y 7-N 1-A)
Feb 2, 2023Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1142S1
Feb 2, 2023Committee substitute agreed to 23105663D-S1
Feb 2, 2023Reading of substitute waived
Feb 2, 2023Read second time
Feb 1, 2023Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2023Committee substitute printed 23105663D-S1
Jan 31, 2023Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (11-Y 4-N)
Jan 27, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101704D

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SB1250IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 8, 2023
Video gaming terminals; penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 10, 2023
BellVGTs / VLTs
Actions (5)
Feb 8, 2023Left in General Laws and Technology
Jan 26, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1250)
Jan 12, 2023Impact statement from VCSC (SB1250)
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102231D

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HB2351IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 7, 2023
Virginia Lottery Board; compensation to licensed sales agents.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2023
SubramanyamLottery
Actions (6)
Feb 7, 2023Left in General Laws
Jan 24, 2023Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
Jan 23, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2351)
Jan 23, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 13, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 13, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23103562D

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HB2452FailedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 7, 2023
Charitable gaming; amends definition of Texas Hold'em poker tournaments.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2023
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2023
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 2, 2023
BrewerCharitable gaming
Actions (18)
Feb 7, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2452E)
Feb 7, 2023VOTE: DEFEATED #2 (49-Y 49-N)
Feb 7, 2023Defeated by House (49-Y 49-N)
Feb 7, 2023Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by House
Feb 7, 2023VOTE: DEFEATED (48-Y 49-N)
Feb 7, 2023Read third time and defeated by House (48-Y 49-N)
Feb 6, 2023Printed as engrossed 23104502D-E
Feb 6, 2023Engrossed by House as amended HB2452E
Feb 6, 2023Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 6, 2023Read second time
Feb 5, 2023Read first time
Feb 2, 2023Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (12-Y 10-N)
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (5-Y 3-N)
Jan 31, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 30, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 25, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2452)
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 20, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23104502D

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HB2455IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 7, 2023
Charitable gaming and historical horse racing; regulation.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 20, 2023
LeftwichHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming
Actions (6)
Feb 7, 2023Left in General Laws
Jan 30, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 24, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2455)
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 20, 2023Impact statement from VCSC (HB2455)
Jan 20, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23103241D

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HJ518IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 7, 2023
Problem Gambling Awareness Month; designating as March 2023 and each succeeding year thereafter.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 10, 2023
Krizek
Actions (3)
Feb 7, 2023Left in Rules
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102111D

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HB2202In committeeVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 3, 2023
Sports betting; adjusted gross revenue.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 31, 2023
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 31, 2023
RobinsonSports (retail)
Actions (11)
Feb 3, 2023Tabled in Appropriations (21-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (6-Y 2-N)
Jan 31, 2023Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 31, 2023Committee substitute printed 23105775D-H1
Jan 31, 2023Reported from General Laws with substitute (13-Y 9-N)
Jan 31, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 31, 2023House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 23, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 11, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23102419D

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SB1352IntroducedMajorVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 3, 2023
General Assembly Conflicts of Interests Act; prohibited ownership interests, casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2023
NormentCommercial casinos
Actions (5)
Feb 3, 2023Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (17-Y 0-N)
Jan 19, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1352)
Jan 13, 2023Impact statement from VCSC (SB1352)
Jan 11, 2023Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 11, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23104148D

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HB2458IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2023
Charitable gaming; regulations related to electronic devices, prohibited practices.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 20, 2023
BagbyCharitable gaming
Actions (6)
Feb 2, 2023Stricken from docket by General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2023Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2023Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 25, 2023Impact statement from DPB (HB2458)
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 20, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23104471D

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SB780FailedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2023
Casino gaming; eligible host cities, limitation on local referendums.
  1. IntroducedSep 29, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2023
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 1, 2023
MorrisseyCommercial casinos
Actions (9)
Feb 2, 2023Failed to report (defeated) in Finance and Appropriations (7-Y 8-N)
Feb 1, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 1, 2023Committee substitute printed 23106104D-S1
Feb 1, 2023Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (11-Y 4-N)
Feb 1, 2023Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB780)
Jan 17, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Sep 29, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Sep 29, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23100201D

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SJ261In committeeVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Feb 1, 2023
Virginia Gaming Commission; joint subcommittee to study feasibility of establishing Commission.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2023
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 27, 2023
Reeves
Actions (6)
Feb 1, 2023Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (9-Y 7-N)
Jan 27, 2023Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 27, 2023Reported from Rules
Jan 12, 2023Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 12, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23104336D
Jan 12, 2023Unanimous consent to introduce

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SB1143IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2023
Charitable gaming and historical horse racing; regulation.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 10, 2023
McPikeHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel, Charitable gaming
Actions (8)
Jan 27, 2023Stricken at request of Patron in Rules (17-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2023Impact statement from DPB (SB1143)
Jan 18, 2023Rereferred to Rules
Jan 18, 2023Rereferred from General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 12, 2023Impact statement from VCSC (SB1143)
Jan 10, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2023Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/23 23101212D

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HJ536Passed HouseVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Jan 26, 2023
Celebrating the lives of Randall Blevins, Fernando Chavez-Barron, Lorenzo Gamble, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseJan 26, 2023
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Jan 26, 2023
Hayes
Actions (8)
Jan 26, 2023Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ536ER)
Jan 26, 2023Agreed to by Senate
Jan 19, 2023Passed by for the day
Jan 17, 2023Laid on Clerk's Desk
Jan 17, 2023Received
Jan 16, 2023Agreed to by House
Jan 16, 2023Engrossed by House
Jan 11, 2023Prefiled and laid on Speaker's table; offered 01/11/23 23104190D

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SB1543IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Jan 25, 2023
Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 20, 2023
MarsdenCommercial casinos
Actions (4)
Jan 25, 2023Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 24, 2023Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 20, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23105074D

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HB2499IntroducedVirginia 2023 Regular Session · Jan 24, 2023
Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
  1. IntroducedJan 20, 2023
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 20, 2023
WilliamsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)
Jan 24, 2023Stricken from docket by General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Jan 20, 2023Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 20, 2023Presented and ordered printed 23105078D

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SB367IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Nov 21, 2022
Horse racing; certain amount from wagers to be deposited in Problem Gambling Trust & Support Fund.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2022
Bryce E. Reeves +1 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (5)

Horse racing tax. Provides that 0.01 percentof the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools shall be deposited in the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund. The bill reduces from 0.75 percent to0.74 percent the percentage of such retained amount that accrues to the general fund.

Nov 21, 2022Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 1, 2022Continued to 2023 in Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB367)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on Finance and Appropriations
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104078D

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SB462IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Nov 21, 2022
Video gaming terminals (VGTs); regulation, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2022
John J. Bell +1 cosponsorsLottery, VGTs / VLTs
Actions (6)

Regulating video gaming terminals; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture,distribution, operation, servicing, hosting, and playing of video gaming terminals (VGTs). The bill provides that VGTs are regulatedby the Virginia Lottery Board, which the bill renames as the VirginiaLottery and Gaming Oversight Board. The bill requires employees ofsuch licensees to be registered with the Virginia Lottery, whichthe bill renames as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Department. Thebill imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the lawand regulations related to VGTs. The bill imposes a 34 percent taxon all gross profits from the play of VGTs and provides for how thetax proceeds are used; most are deposited into the School ConstructionFund, created by the bill.

Nov 21, 2022Left in General Laws and Technology
Feb 2, 2022Continued to 2023 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 14, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (SB462)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103766D

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SJ24IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Nov 21, 2022
Unified gaming commission; joint subcommittee to study necessity for and feasibility of creation.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2022
Bryce E. Reeves +1 cosponsors
Actions (4)

Study; necessity for and feasibility of creationof a unified gaming commission; report. Establishes an eight-member,one-year joint subcommittee to study the necessity for and feasibilityof the creation of a unified gaming commission to oversee, regulate,and enforce violations of all types of legal gaming in the Commonwealth.

Nov 21, 2022Left in Rules
Jan 28, 2022Continued to 2023 in Rules
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103167D

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HB764Passed HouseVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Mar 12, 2022
Charitable gaming; registration of landlords, Texas Hold'em poker operations.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 10, 2022
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 10, 2022
Paul E. KrizekCharitable gaming
Actions (37)

Charitable gaming; registration of landlords; Texas Hold'em poker operations. Provides that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services may promulgate regulations that require any landlord that leases to a qualified charitable organization any premises devoted in whole or in part to the conduct of bingo games or any other charitable gaming to register with the Department. The bill also prohibits an organization qualified to conduct Texas Hold'em poker tournaments from conducting any Texas Hold'em poker games where the game has no predetermined end time and the players wager actual money or poker chips that have cash value. The bill contains technical amendments. Charitable gaming; registration of landlords;Texas Hold'em poker operations. Provides that the Departmentof Agriculture and Consumer Services may promulgate regulations thatrequire any landlord that leases to a qualified charitable organizationany premises devoted in whole or in part to the conduct of bingogames or

Mar 12, 2022Continued to 2022 Sp. Sess. 1 pursuant to HJR455
Mar 7, 2022Conferees appointed by House
Mar 2, 2022Conferees appointed by Senate
Mar 1, 2022House acceded to request
Feb 28, 2022Senate requested conference committee
Feb 28, 2022Senate insisted on amendment (37-Y 0-N 3-A)
Feb 24, 2022VOTE:Rejected (1-Y 97-N)
Feb 24, 2022Senate substitute rejected by House 22106694D-S1 (1-Y 97-N)
Feb 23, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB764S1)
Feb 23, 2022Passed by for the day
Feb 21, 2022Passed Senate with substitute (36-Y 1-N 3-A)
Feb 21, 2022Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute HB764S1
Feb 21, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22106694D-S1
Feb 21, 2022Reading of substitute waived
Feb 21, 2022Read third time
Feb 18, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (38-Y 0-N)
Feb 17, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB764H1)
Feb 16, 2022Committee substitute printed 22106694D-S1
Feb 16, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 10, 2022VOTE: Passage (73-Y 27-N)
Feb 10, 2022Read third time and passed House (73-Y 27-N)
Feb 9, 2022Passed by for the day
Feb 8, 2022Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB764H1
Feb 8, 2022Committee substitute agreed to 22105632D-H1
Feb 8, 2022Read second time
Feb 7, 2022Read first time
Feb 3, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105632D-H1
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with substitute (15-Y 6-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (5-Y 3-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 21, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB764)
Jan 11, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100550D

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SB576Passed SenateVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 24, 2022
Sports betting; allows betting on Virginia college sports.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed SenateFeb 15, 2022
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 15, 2022
T. Montgomery "Monty" Mason +1 cosponsorsSports (retail)
Actions (14)

Sports betting; Virginia college sports.Allows betting, with the exception of proposition betting, on Virginia college sports. Under current law, betting other than propositionbetting is allowed on all college sports except Virginia college sports.

Feb 24, 2022Tabled in General Laws (18-Y 4-N)
Feb 22, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 22, 2022Read first time
Feb 22, 2022Placed on Calendar
Feb 15, 2022Read third time and passed Senate (23-Y 17-N)
Feb 14, 2022Read second time and engrossed
Feb 11, 2022Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
Feb 10, 2022Reported from Finance and Appropriations (11-Y 5-N)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology (11-Y 4-N)
Jan 28, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB576)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100846D

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HB1014In committeeVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 15, 2022
Charitable gaming; exemptions from certain requirements for specified organizations.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 3, 2022
Chris S. Runion +3 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (15)

Charitable gaming; exemptions from certain requirementsfor specified organizations. Exempts qualified organizationsthat reasonably expect, on the basis of prior charitable gaming annual results or any other quantifiable method, to realize grossreceipts of $15,000 or less from all charitable gaming other than raffles, conducted on a total of no more than seven days per calendaryear, from the requirements to (i) notify the Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services (the Department) of their intention to conductsuch charitable gaming or (ii) comply with the regulations of theCharitable Gaming Board. Under current law, only qualified organizationsthat reasonably expect to realize gross receipts of $40,000 or lessfrom raffles in any 12-month period are exempt from these requirements.The bill provides that any qualified organization may sell instantbingo, pull tabs, or seal cards that are dispensed by mechanicalequipment only, provided that the sale is limited to two events of

Feb 15, 2022Left in General Laws
Feb 11, 2022Rereferred to General Laws
Feb 11, 2022Motion to rerefer to committee agreed to
Feb 10, 2022Passed by for the day
Feb 9, 2022Passed by for the day
Feb 8, 2022Passed by for the day
Feb 7, 2022Read first time
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws with amendment(s) (11-Y 10-N)
Feb 3, 2022House committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (5-Y 3-N)
Feb 1, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 25, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1014)
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104134D

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HB1103IntroducedMajorVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 15, 2022
Sports betting; prohibits operators from excluding bonuses and promotions from taxable revenue.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 12, 2022
Mark D. Sickles +1 cosponsorsSports (retail)
Actions (4)

Sports betting. Prohibits sports bettingoperators from excluding bonuses and promotions from taxable revenueafter the first 12 months of wagering activity. The bill also eliminatesthe ability of sports betting permit holders, when calculating taxablerevenue, to carry over losses on a monthly basis.

Feb 15, 2022Left in General Laws
Feb 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1103)
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100109D

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HB1123In committeeVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 15, 2022
Illegal gambling and unlawful gaming; increases criminal penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 3, 2022
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 3, 2022
Jeffrey L. Campbell
Actions (12)

Illegal gambling and unlawful gaming; Illegal Gambling and Unlawful Gaming Investigation Unit; penalties. Increases criminal penalties for various violations of illegal gambling and unlawful gaming. The bill also establishes the Illegal Gambling and Unlawful Gaming Investigation Unit (the Unit) within the Department of State Police. The bill establishes the Illegal Gambling and Unlawful Gaming Fund for the purpose of funding the activities of the Unit.

Feb 15, 2022Left in Appropriations
Feb 9, 2022Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2022Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 3, 2022Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 3, 2022Reported from General Laws (19-Y 1-N)
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 24, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1123)
Jan 13, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (HB1123)
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 12, 2022Presented and ordered printed 22104309D

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HB1127IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 15, 2022
Sports betting; allows betting on Virginia college sports.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 12, 2022
Schuyler T. VanValkenburgSports (retail)
Actions (6)

Sports betting; Virginia college sports.Allows betting, with the exception of proposition betting, on Virginia college sports. Under current law, betting other than propositionbetting is allowed on all college sports except Virginia collegesports.

Feb 15, 2022Left in General Laws
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 2-N)
Jan 28, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1127)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 12, 2022Presented and ordered printed 22103479D

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HB1134IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 15, 2022
Casino gaming; eligible host cities, limits on local referendums.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2022
Kim A. TaylorCommercial casinos
Actions (6)

Casino gaming; eligible host cities; limitson local referendums. Adds Petersburg to the list of cities eligibleto host a casino in the Commonwealth. The bill also provides thatthe governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendumon the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in suchcity that subsequently fails shall be prohibited from holding anotherlocal referendum on the same question for a period of five yearsfrom the date of the last referendum.

Feb 15, 2022Left in General Laws
Feb 10, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 9, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 26, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1134)
Jan 13, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 13, 2022Presented and ordered printed 22102329D

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HB1230IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 15, 2022
Conducting charitable gaming; location requirement.
  1. IntroducedJan 19, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 19, 2022
Roxann L. RobinsonCharitable gaming
Actions (6)

Conducting charitable gaming; location requirement.Removes the requirement, with regard to the sale of instant bingo,pull tabs, or seal cards and the conduct of bingo games, that a qualifiedorganization conduct such forms of charitable gaming in the county,city, or town in which its principal office, as registered with theState Corporation Commission, is located or in an adjoining county,city, or town.

Feb 15, 2022Left in General Laws
Feb 8, 2022Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 4, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB1230)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 19, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 19, 2022Presented and ordered printed 22104283D

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HB77IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 15, 2022
Illegal gambling; exceptions, internet poker conducted in a private residence.
  1. IntroducedJan 4, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 4, 2022
Glenn R. DavisOnline poker
Actions (5)

Illegal gambling; exceptions; internet poker;private residence. Exempts from the definition of "illegal gambling" participation in a game of internet poker, defined in the bill, conductedin a private residence, provided such private residence is not commonlyused for internet poker games and there is no operator. The bill contains technical amendments.

Feb 15, 2022Left in General Laws
Feb 8, 2022Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (5-Y 2-N)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 4, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 4, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100595D

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HB144IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 10, 2022
Charitable gaming; clarifies definition of organization.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2022
Bill D. WileyCharitable gaming
Actions (7)

Charitable gaming; definition of organization.Adds to the list of organizations permitted to conduct charitablegaming organizations that are exempt from income tax pursuant to§ 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code and are operated, and havealways been operated, exclusively to provide scholarships to localschools and other community assistance.

Feb 10, 2022Stricken from docket by General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
Feb 9, 2022House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Feb 8, 2022Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendments (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 21, 2022Impact statement from DPB (HB144)
Jan 7, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22103188D

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SB203In committeeVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 10, 2022
Casino gaming; eligible host cities, limits on local referendums.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 2, 2022
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 2, 2022
Joseph D. Morrissey +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (11)

Casino gaming; eligible host cities; limitson local referendums. Adds Petersburg to the list of cities eligibleto host a casino in the Commonwealth. The bill also provides thatthe governing body of any eligible host city that holds a local referendumon the question of whether casino gaming should be permitted in suchcity that subsequently fails shall be prohibited from holding anotherlocal referendum on the same question for a period of five yearsfrom the date of the last referendum.

Feb 10, 2022Failed to report (defeated) in Finance and Appropriations (7-Y 9-N)
Feb 8, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB203S1)
Feb 2, 2022Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 2, 2022Committee substitute printed 22105509D-S1
Feb 2, 2022Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 31, 2022Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 26, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB203)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100709D

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HB940IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 3, 2022
Illegal gambling; eliminates certain provisions from definition.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 12, 2022
James E. Edmunds, II
Actions (5)

Illegal gambling; definition. Eliminatescertain provisions from the definition of illegal gambling regardingthe making, placing, or receipt of any bet or wager of money or other consideration or thing of value to include the purchase of a product,Internet access, or other thing made in exchange for a chance towin a prize, stake, or other consideration or thing of value by meansof the operation of a gambling device. The bill also eliminates certainprovisions from the definition of gambling device.

Feb 3, 2022Stricken from docket by General Laws (21-Y 0-N)
Feb 2, 2022Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Feb 1, 2022Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22104171D

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SB566IntroducedVirginia 2022 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2022
Charitable gaming; strengthens enforcement and penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2022
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 12, 2022
Ryan T. McDougle +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (6)

Charitable gaming; enforcement and penalties.Strengthens the penalties that may be imposed for violationsof charitable gaming law, allows for an action for pretrial levyor seizure or an attachment for a defendant who violates any provisionof charitable gaming law, and requires the Department of State Policeto assist the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Servicesin the conduct of investigations of charitable gaming violations.

Feb 2, 2022Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB530-Reeves) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 27, 2022Impact statement from DPB (SB566)
Jan 26, 2022Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 14, 2022Impact statement from VCSC (SB566)
Jan 12, 2022Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 12, 2022Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22102990D

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SB1278Passed SenateVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Mar 1, 2021
Charitable gaming; regulations of operators of Texas Hold'em poker games.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committeeJan 27, 2021
  3. Passed SenateFeb 5, 2021
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 5, 2021
John J. BellCharitable gaming
Actions (24)

Charitable gaming; regulations; Texas Hold'em poker games. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Department) has specific authority to approve and regulate operators of both Texas Hold'em poker games and Texas Hold'em poker tournaments. The bill provides that a qualified organization may conduct both Texas Hold'em poker games and tournaments, but at no time shall conduct more than three such games or tournaments simultaneously. Current law is unclear as to whether such organization may conduct Texas Hold'em poker games in addition to Texas Hold'em poker tournaments. Charitable gaming; regulations; Texas Hold'empoker games. Clarifies that the Department of Agriculture andConsumer Services (the Department) has specific authority to approveand regulate operators of both Texas Hold'em poker games and TexasHold'em poker tournaments. The bill gives the Department the authorityto approve the use of electronic poker tables for use in Texas Hold'empoker g

Mar 1, 2021Left in General Laws
Feb 16, 2021Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (7-Y 0-N)
Feb 11, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1278E)
Feb 9, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Feb 8, 2021Continued to Special Session 1 in General Laws
Feb 7, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 7, 2021Read first time
Feb 7, 2021Placed on Calendar
Feb 5, 2021Read third time and passed Senate (34-Y 4-N 1-A)
Feb 4, 2021Printed as engrossed 21101863D-E
Feb 4, 2021Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1278E
Feb 4, 2021Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 4, 2021Reading of amendment waived
Feb 4, 2021Committee amendments agreed to
Feb 4, 2021Reading of amendments waived
Feb 4, 2021Read second time
Feb 3, 2021Constitutional reading dispensed (39-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2021Reported from Finance and Appropriations with amendment (14-Y 0-N 1-A)
Feb 3, 2021Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 27, 2021Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 27, 2021Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 25, 2021Impact statement from DPB (SB1278)
Jan 11, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101863D

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HB1880IntroducedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2021
Illegal gambling; skill games, temporary exemption for truck stops.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2021
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2021
Paul E. Krizek +1 cosponsorsSkill games
Actions (4)

Illegal gambling; skill games; temporary exemption for truck stops and alcoholic beverage control retail licensees. Delays by one additional year, from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2022, the prohibition on the play or offering for play of skill games that was instituted in the 2020 Regular Session. The bill extends the one-year phase-out of existing skill games by one additional year to July 1, 2022, but decreases to 90 percent the total number of machines that a distributor may provide for play to truck stops and Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority retail licensees (ABC retail licensees) relative to the number of machines such distributor previously reported to the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority (the Authority) on July 1, 2020. The bill caps the total number of skill games that persons operating truck stops and ABC retail licensees may make available for play to no more than 20 and six, respectively. The bill extends the prohibition on distributors

Feb 5, 2021Left in General Laws
Feb 1, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1880)
Jan 8, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102510D

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HB1946IntroducedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2021
Charitable gaming; operators licensing requirement, definition of instant bingo, pull tabs, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2021
Clinton L. JenkinsCharitable gaming
Actions (4)

Charitable gaming; operators; licensing requirement; definition of "instant bingo," "pull tabs," or "seal cards." Permitsan operator, defined in the bill, to manage, operate, or conductcharitable gaming on behalf of a qualified organization or otherwise assist a qualified organization with the management, operation, orconduct of charitable gaming, provided that such operator obtainsa license from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Servicesand complies with all charitable gaming laws and regulations thatwould otherwise be applicable to such qualified organization relatedto the management, conduct, or operation of charitable gaming. Thebill also amends the definition of "instant bingo," "pull tabs,"or "seal cards" to provide that the preprinted or predetermined appearanceof concealed letters, numbers, or symbols contained on the individually prepackaged cards must simply be exposed after purchase to determinewins and losses. Current law specifies that the preprinted or

Feb 5, 2021Left in General Laws
Jan 25, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1946)
Jan 11, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21102079D

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SB1407IntroducedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Jan 27, 2021
Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2021
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2021
John J. BellLottery
Actions (4)

Regulating electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes the manufacturing, distributing, operating, servicing,hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices in the Commonwealth,to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board, which the bill renamesas the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Oversight Board. The bill specifiesthe licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operating,servicing, and hosting of electronic gaming devices, requires employeesof such licensees to be registered with the Virginia Lottery, whichthe bill renames as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Department, andimposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law andregulations related to electronic gaming devices. The bill imposes a 34 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of electronicgaming devices and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed; most are deposited into the Virginia Electronic Gaming Device EducationSupport Fund, created by the bill. The bill also rena

Jan 27, 2021Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (12-Y 2-N)
Jan 14, 2021Impact statement from VCSC (SB1407)
Jan 13, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 13, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21100728D

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HB1966IntroducedVirginia 2021 Regular Session · Jan 21, 2021
Sports betting; mandatory permit issuance to certain casino operators.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2021
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2021
Lamont Bagby +2 cosponsorsSports (retail), Lottery, Commercial casinos
Actions (6)

Sports betting; mandatory permit issuance tocertain casino operators. Requires the Director of the Virginia Lottery to issue a permit to operate a sports betting platform toa casino operator that meets certain criteria.

Jan 21, 2021Stricken from docket by General Laws (20-Y 1-N)
Jan 19, 2021Subcommittee recommends striking from docket (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2021Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 15, 2021Impact statement from DPB (HB1966)
Jan 11, 2021Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2021Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/21 21101921D

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HB1708IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Dec 4, 2020
Electronic gaming machines; municipal taxation.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2020
Roslyn C. Tyler
Actions (5)

Municipal taxation of electronic gaming machines. Authorizes any city or town that has general taxing authority underthe Uniform Charter Powers Act to impose a tax at a rate not to exceed 10 percent of the amount paid to play an electronic gaming machine,as defined in the bill.

Dec 4, 2020Left in General Laws
Jan 28, 2020Continued to 2021 in General Laws
Jan 28, 2020Impact statement from TAX (HB1708)
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20105762D

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HB496In committeeVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Dec 4, 2020
Virginia Tourism Authority; marketing model for casinos.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 6, 2020
Daniel W. Marshall, IIICommercial casinos
Actions (12)

Virginia Tourism Authority; marketing modelfor casinos. Directs the Executive Director of the Virginia TourismAuthority to develop a state and local tourist marketing model forcasinos in the Commonwealth that shall include (i) identificationof the Authority's specific and measurable marketing goals and thetimetable to achieve such goals, (ii) identification of specificmarketing activities, and (iii) the development of quantifiable metricsand performance measures for attaining each such goal. The bill alsorequires the Authority to report to the Governor and the GeneralAssembly on its marketing model and its progress toward meeting thegoals and objectives stated in the marketing model. The provisionsof the bill shall not become effective unless and until legislationlegalizing casino gaming in the Commonwealth is passed by the 2020Session of the General Assembly and becomes law.

Dec 4, 2020Left in Appropriations
Feb 7, 2020Continued to 2021 in Appropriations
Feb 7, 2020Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2021
Feb 7, 2020Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Feb 6, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 6, 2020Reported from General Laws with amendments (13-Y 6-N)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 15, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB496)
Jan 3, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 3, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101452D

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SB1052In committeeVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Dec 4, 2020
Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; regulations of the Board.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 29, 2020
Bryce E. ReevesCharitable gaming
Actions (10)

Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; regulationsof the Board; electronic or mechanical equipment used in the conductof charitable gaming. Increases the number of electronic pulltabs that may be placed in the social quarters of a qualified organizationfrom nine, as currently provided by Virginia Charitable Gaming Boardregulations, to 28.

Dec 4, 2020Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 10, 2020Continued to 2021 in Finance and Appropriations (16-Y 0-N)
Feb 7, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB1052S1)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106490D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB1052)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104738D

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SB387In committeeVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Dec 4, 2020
Charitable gaming; creates special permit for the play of electronic versions of instant bingo, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 29, 2020
Jeremy S. McPikeCharitable gaming
Actions (12)

Charitable gaming; special permit for the playof electronic versions of instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cardson certain premises. Creates a special permit that shall be grantedto a qualified organization that has already received a general permitfor the conduct of charitable gaming from the Department of Agricultureand Consumer Services to allow such organization to place Department-approvedelectronic versions of instant bingo, pull tabs, or seal cards onthe licensed premises of an entity licensed to sell alcoholic beveragesfor on-premises consumption with the consent of such licensee. Thebill also exempts qualified organizations that are granted such specialpermit from certain requirements relating to (i) limits on the numberof organizations for which a person may manage, operate, or conductcharitable games; (ii) prohibitions on providing compensation or any other remuneration to persons for organizing, managing, or conducting charitable games; or (iii) the use of proceed

Dec 4, 2020Left in Finance and Appropriations
Feb 10, 2020Continued to 2021 in Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 6, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB387S1)
Feb 3, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Feb 3, 2020Motion to rerefer to committee agreed to
Jan 31, 2020Constitutional reading dispensed (37-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106901D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 13, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB387)
Jan 6, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 6, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102349D

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SB533IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Dec 4, 2020
Pari-mutuel wagering; breakage, distribution for problem gambling treatment and support.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2020
Bryce E. ReevesPari-mutuel
Actions (6)

Pari-mutuel wagering; breakage; distribution for problem gambling treatment and support; creation of Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund. Alters the required distribution of the legitimate breakage from each pari-mutuel pool for live, historical, and simulcast horse racing by requiring that 80 percent be deposited in the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, created by the bill, and 20 percent be deposited in the Racing Benevolence Fund for gambling addiction and substance abuse counseling or recreational, educational, nutritional, or other related programs. Under current law, 70 percent of the breakage is required to be distributed to the horse racing licensee to be used for capital improvements and 30 percent of the breakage is required to be distributed to the Racing Benevolence Fund for gambling addiction and substance abuse counseling or recreational, educational, or other related programs. The Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, administered by the Departm

Dec 4, 2020Left in General Laws and Technology
Feb 5, 2020Continued to 2021 in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 13, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB533)
Jan 7, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 7, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103554D

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HB1390IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2020
Rural Transportation Fund; created.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2020
Israel D. O'QuinnLottery
Actions (5)

Lottery funds; Rural Transportation Fund. Establishes the Rural Transportation Fund, to be funded by transferring 10 percentof annual lottery revenues in fiscal years 2020 through 2024 fromthe Lottery Proceeds Fund. All lottery revenues transferred to the Rural Transportation Fund shall be used solely for the purposes offunding transportation projects in (i) Planning District 1, 2, 3,4, 5, or 6 or (ii) any locality with a population of no greater than100,000.

Feb 11, 2020Left in Finance
Jan 24, 2020Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2020Assigned Finance sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on Finance
Jan 8, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102156D

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HB1589IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2020
Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of electronic gaming devices, penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2020
Lamont Bagby +1 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (7)

Virginia Lottery Board; repeal prohibition against sale of lottery tickets over the Internet; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Renames the Virginia Lottery as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Department and the Virginia Lottery Board as the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Oversight Board. The bill authorizes the manufacture, distribution, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices in the Commonwealth, to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery and Gaming Oversight Board. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, and hosting of electronic gaming devices and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices. The bill prohibits any host location licensee from offering more than five electronic gaming devices to the public for play at such host location's establishment and allows for a maximum of 15,000 electroni

Feb 11, 2020Left in General Laws
Jan 28, 2020Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 16, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (HB1589)
Jan 15, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 15, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20105636D

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HB1686IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2020
Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of video game terminals.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2020
David A. ReidLottery
Actions (4)

Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, operating, servicing, hosting, and playing of videogame terminals; penalties. Authorizes the manufacturing, distributing, operating, servicing, hosting, and playing of video game terminalsin the Commonwealth, to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board.The bill specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture,distribution, operating, servicing, and hosting of video game terminals,requires employees of such licensees to be registered with the LotteryDepartment, and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violationsof the law and regulations related to video game terminals. The billprohibits any host location licensee from offering more than fiveelectronic gaming devices to the public for play at such host location'sestablishment. The bill imposes a 33 percent tax on all gross profitsfrom the play of video game terminals and provides for how the taxproceeds are disbursed. The bill also establish

Feb 11, 2020Left in General Laws
Jan 23, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (HB1686)
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20105608D

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HB451In committeeVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2020
Charitable gaming; removes restrictions regarding the number of calendar days that may be conducted.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2020
  2. Out of committeeFeb 6, 2020
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Feb 6, 2020
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr.Charitable gaming
Actions (9)

Conduct of charitable gaming. Removes restrictionsregarding (i) the number of calendar days that charitable gaming may be conducted, (ii) the number of bingo sessions that may be playedin any calendar day and the number of bingo games that may be playedduring each session, and (iii) the locations at which games may be played.

Feb 11, 2020Left in Appropriations
Feb 6, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 6, 2020Reported from General Laws (17-Y 2-N)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 13, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB451)
Jan 3, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 3, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103910D

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HB903IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 11, 2020
Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, operating video games.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2020
Mark D. SicklesLottery
Actions (6)

Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, operating, hosting, and playing of dominant skill video games; penalties. Authorizes the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of dominant skill video games in the Commonwealth, to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, and hosting of dominant skill video games and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to dominant skill video games. The bill imposes a 10 percent tax on all gross profits generated from the play of dominant skill video games and the sale of fills by distributor licensees to operator licensees and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. The bill also establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, to provide counseling and other support

Feb 11, 2020Left in General Laws
Jan 28, 2020Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1589-Bagby)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 8, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (HB903)
Jan 7, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105003D

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HB1125FailedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 10, 2020
Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 23, 2020
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 23, 2020
Glenn R. DavisCharitable gaming
Actions (19)

Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em pokerevents. Allows certain qualified organization to conduct Texas Hold'em poker events in conjunction with its charitable gaming activities.The conditions under which a qualified organization may manage, operate,or contract with operators of or conduct Texas Hold'em poker gamesand tournaments shall be prescribed by the Charitable Gaming Board. In addition, the bill establishes the Problem Gambling Treatmentand Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Healthand Developmental Services to provide counseling and other supportservices for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gamblingtreatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to supportingorganizations that provide assistance to compulsive gamblers.

Feb 10, 2020VOTE: DEFEATED (33-Y 61-N)
Feb 10, 2020Read third time and defeated by House (33-Y 61-N)
Feb 7, 2020Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1125H1
Feb 7, 2020Committee substitute agreed to 20107532D-H1
Feb 7, 2020Read second time
Feb 6, 2020Read first time
Feb 5, 2020Committee substitute printed 20107532D-H1
Feb 5, 2020Reported from Appropriations with substitute (18-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (8-Y 0-N)
Feb 5, 2020House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
Jan 24, 2020Assigned App. sub: Commerce Agriculture & Natural Resources
Jan 23, 2020Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 23, 2020Reported from General Laws (21-Y 1-N)
Jan 21, 2020Subcommittee recommends referring to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 21, 2020Subcommittee recommends reporting (8-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1125)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105018D

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HB1343IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 6, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2020
Jeffrey M. BourneCommercial casinos
Actions (6)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. Casino gaming shall be limited to certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in the bill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactment of the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislative session. This bill was incorporated into HB 4.

Feb 6, 2020Incorporated by General Laws (HB4-Knight)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB4-Knight)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1343)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102797D

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HB1661IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 6, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2020
Betsy B. Carr +1 cosponsorsPari-mutuel, Commercial casinos
Actions (6)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill limits casino gaming to certain cities that meet the criteria outlined in the bill and requires that, prior to the establishment of casino gaming operations in such city, the voters of the city approve a referendum on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. The bill also provides that if an operator license to conduct casino gaming is issued to an owner that is a Virginia Indian tribe, as described in the bill, for any city that meets the criteria outlined in the bill, any entity holding an owner's or operator's license from the Virginia Racing Commission that is operating in the same city shall be allowed to conduct casino gaming. This bill was incorporated into HB 4.

Feb 6, 2020Incorporated by General Laws (HB4-Knight)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB4-Knight)
Feb 4, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB1661)
Jan 22, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104675D

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HB374IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 6, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 2, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 2, 2020
Terry G. Kilgore +3 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (6)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. Casino gaming shall be limited to certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in the bill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactment of the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislative session. This bill was incorporated into HB 4.

Feb 6, 2020Incorporated by General Laws (HB4-Knight)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB4-Knight)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB374)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 2, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 2, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104478D

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HB428IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 6, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 3, 2020
Don L. Scott +2 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (6)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. Casino gaming shall be limited to certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in the bill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactment of the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislative session. The bill was incorporated into HB 4. Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). Casino gaming shall be limitedto certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in thebill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the questionof allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactmentof the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislativesession.

Feb 6, 2020Incorporated by General Laws (HB4-Knight)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB4-Knight)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB428)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 3, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 3, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101969D

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HB560IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 6, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 6, 2020
Joseph C. LindseyCommercial casinos
Actions (6)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. Casino gaming shall be limited to certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in the bill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactment of the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislative session. This bill was incorporated into HB 4.

Feb 6, 2020Incorporated by General Laws (HB4-Knight)
Feb 4, 2020Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB4-Knight)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (HB560)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 6, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 6, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102491D

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SB102IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedDec 5, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Dec 5, 2019
Todd E. Pillion +1 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (5)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. Casino gaming shall be limited to certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in the bill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactment of the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislative session. The bill was incorporated into SB 36. Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). Casino gaming shall be limitedto certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in thebill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the questionof allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactmentof the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislativesession.

Feb 5, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB36-Lucas) (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB102)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Dec 5, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 5, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101911D

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SB1063In committeeVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of video game terminals.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 29, 2020
Jeremy S. McPike +1 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (11)

Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, operating, servicing, hosting, and playing of videogame terminals; penalties. Authorizes the manufacturing, distributing, operating, servicing, hosting, and playing of video game terminalsin the Commonwealth, to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board.The bill specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture,distribution, operating, servicing, and hosting of video game terminals,requires employees of such licensees to be registered with the LotteryDepartment, and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violationsof the law and regulations related to video game terminals. The billprohibits any host location licensee from offering more than fiveelectronic gaming devices to the public for play at such host location'sestablishment. The bill imposes a 10 percent tax on all gross profitsfrom the play of video game terminals and provides for how the taxproceeds are disbursed. The bill also establish

Feb 5, 2020Passed by indefinitely in Finance and Appropriations (12-Y 3-N)
Feb 5, 2020Incorporates SB960 (Ruff)
Feb 5, 2020Committee substitute printed to LIS only 20107804D-S2
Jan 31, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB1063S1)
Jan 29, 2020Committee substitute printed 20106481D-S1
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute (12-Y 2-N)
Jan 23, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB1063)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20105580D

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SB1083IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2020
Jennifer L. McClellanCommercial casinos
Actions (4)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill limits casino gaming to certain cities that meet the criteria outlined in the bill and requires that, prior to the establishment of casino gaming operations in such city, the voters of the city approve a referendum on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. The bill creates the Virginia Indigenous People's Trust Fund, from which a portion of the Commonwealth's share of certain casino gaming tax revenues shall be disbursed to six Virginia Indian tribes. This bill was incorporated into SB 36. Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by theVirginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill limits casino gamingto certain cities that meet the criteria outlined in the bill andrequires that, prior to the establishment of casino gaming operationsin such city, the voters of the ci

Feb 5, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB36-Lucas) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20106002D

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SB374IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 6, 2020
Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr.Commercial casinos
Actions (5)

Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. Casino gaming shall be limited to certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in the bill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactment of the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislative session. The bill was incorporated into SB 36. Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). Casino gaming shall be limitedto certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in thebill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the questionof allowing casino gaming in the city. This bill is a reenactmentof the first enactment of Senate Bill 1126 of the 2019 legislativesession.

Feb 5, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB36-Lucas) (15-Y 0-N)
Feb 3, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB374)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 6, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 6, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103532D

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SB609IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Casino Gaming Establishment Location Commission; created.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2020
Thomas K. Norment, Jr.Commercial casinos
Actions (5)

Virginia Lottery Board; Casino Gaming Establishment Location Commission; penalties. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. The bill establishes qualified locations for casino gaming operations, imposes a tax of 27 percent on the adjusted gross receipts of licensees, and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. The bill also requires the Board to establish and implement a voluntary exclusion program and establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to support organizations that provide assistance to compulsive gamblers. In add

Feb 5, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB36-Lucas) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 9, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB609)
Jan 7, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 7, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20103808D

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SB743IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Casino Gaming Establishment Location Commission; created.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2020
Jeremy S. McPikeCommercial casinos
Actions (5)

Virginia Lottery Board; Casino Gaming Establishment Location Commission; penalties. Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. The bill establishes qualified locations for casino gaming operations, imposes a tax of 27 percent on the adjusted gross receipts of licensees, and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. The bill also requires the Board to establish and implement a voluntary exclusion program and establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to support organizations that provide assistance to compulsive gamblers. The bi

Feb 5, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB36-Lucas) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 10, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB743)
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20104775D

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SB942IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Historical horse racing; transfer of regulatory authority.
  1. IntroducedJan 13, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 13, 2020
Frank M. Ruff, Jr.Historical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (4)

Historical horse racing; transfer of regulatoryauthority from the Virginia Racing Commission to the Virginia LotteryBoard. Transfers administrative and regulatory authority overhistorical horse racing from the Virginia Racing Commission to theVirginia Lottery Board. The bill also codifies certain existing regulationspertaining to historical horse racing.

Feb 5, 2020Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 30, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 13, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 13, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20103460D

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SB960In committeeVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2020
Va. Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, etc., video games.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2020
  2. Out of committeeJan 29, 2020
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Out of committee · Jan 29, 2020
Frank M. Ruff, Jr. +1 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (7)

Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, operating, hosting, and playing of dominant skill video games; penalties. Authorizes the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of dominant skill video games, defined in the bill, in the Commonwealth, to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, and hosting of dominant skill video games and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to dominant skill video games. The bill imposes a 20 percent tax on all gross profits generated from the play of dominant skill video games and the sale of fills, defined in the bill, by distributor licensees to operator licensees and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. The bill also establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund, administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Servi

Feb 5, 2020Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB1063-McPike) (15-Y 0-N)
Jan 29, 2020Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations
Jan 29, 2020Reported from General Laws and Technology (9-Y 5-N)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 15, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB960)
Jan 14, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 14, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104736D

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HB911IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Jan 30, 2020
Virginia Lottery; repeals prohibition against sale of lottery tickets over Internet.
  1. IntroducedJan 7, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 7, 2020
Marcus B. SimonSports (retail), Lottery
Actions (5)

Virginia Lottery; repeal prohibition against sale of lottery tickets over the Internet; electronic sports betting; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund; Sports Betting Operations Fund; penalties. Directs the Virginia Lottery (the Lottery) to regulate electronic sports betting. Under the provisions of the bill, betting on amateur sports, including youth sports and college sports, is prohibited, and betting on professional sports is allowed. The bill provides protections for vulnerable populations and protections of a sports bettor's rights to self-exclusion, data privacy and security, recourse, and integrity and transparency of gameplay. The bill prohibits betting by Lottery employees, participants in athletic events on which the bet is placed, and persons under age 21. The penalty for engaging in prohibited betting is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill directs the Lottery to establish a voluntary exclusion program, which would allow individuals to request that the Lottery exclude t

Jan 30, 2020Incorporated by General Laws (HB896-Sickles)
Jan 28, 2020Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB896-Sickles)
Jan 17, 2020Assigned GL sub: ABC/Gaming
Jan 7, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 7, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20102127D

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SB1059IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Jan 29, 2020
Virginia Sports Betting Department; created, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2020
J. Chapman PetersenSports (retail), Pari-mutuel
Actions (4)

Sports betting; Virginia Sports Betting Department created; Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund; Sports Betting Operations Fund; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Sports Betting Department and authorizes it to regulate sports betting. Before administering a sports betting operation, an entity is required to apply for a one-year license and pay an application fee of $50,000 to operate a sports betting facility or $100,000 to operate a sports betting platform. An entity could apply for a license to operate only (i) at a racetrack or off-track betting facility in a locality that as of 2020 had approved such facilities at referendum or (ii) in a locality that votes to allow sports betting at referendum. The Department could issue up to five licenses to operate a sports betting facility; however, this limit would not apply to a facility at an existing racetrack or off-track betting facility. The Department could issue up to three licenses to operate a sports betting platform.Under

Jan 29, 2020Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 17, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 17, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20105418D

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SB751IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Jan 29, 2020
Charitable gaming; regulations of the Charitable Gaming Board.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2020
Bryce E. ReevesCharitable gaming
Actions (5)

Charitable gaming; regulations of the Charitable Gaming Board; creation of systems to ensure the integrity of certain games. Requires the Charitable Gaming Board to adopt regulations that create a system for ensuring the integrity of the management, operation, and conduct of instant bingo, pull tabs, and seal cards. The bill also requires the Board to adopt regulations that create a system that requires each electronic game of chance device approved by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to be connected to a central monitoring and audit system for the purpose of ensuring the integrity of such devices. The bill requires that such system provide the ability to audit and account for device revenues and distributions in a timely and accurate manner. The bill requires that each electronic game of chance device store certain specified information and that such information also be stored on a server, which shall be backed up at least once per day to an offsite storage facility

Jan 29, 2020Passed by indefinitely in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 28, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB751)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20105103D

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SB908IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Jan 29, 2020
Illegal gambling; skill games, exception.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2020
Thomas K. Norment, Jr.Skill games
Actions (4)

Illegal gambling; skill games; exception. Includes the playing or offering for play of any skill game in the definition of "illegal gambling." The bill also includes skill games within the definition of "gambling devices." The bill defines a "skill game" as an electronic, computerized, or mechanical contrivance, terminal, machine, or other device that requires the insertion of a coin, currency, ticket, token, or similar object to operate, activate, or play a game, the outcome of which is determined by any element of skill of the player and that may deliver or entitle the person playing or operating the device to receive cash; cash equivalents, gift cards, vouchers, billets, tickets, tokens, or electronic credits to be exchanged for cash; merchandise; or anything of value whether the payoff is made automatically from the device or manually. The bill exempts family entertainment centers from the prohibition against the playing or offering of any skill game, provided the prize won or dist

Jan 29, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB971-Howell) (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20101803D

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SB909IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Jan 29, 2020
Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of manufacturing, distributing, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2020
Thomas K. Norment, Jr.Lottery
Actions (5)

Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, owning, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes the manufacture, distribution, owning, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices in the Commonwealth, to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, owning, and hosting of electronic gaming devices and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices. The bill directs the Board to establish a maximum combined number of electronic gaming devices that may be hosted at host locations throughout the Commonwealth. The bill prohibits any host location from being located within a one-mile radius of any lottery sales agent and prohibits any host location licensee from offering more than nine electronic gaming devices to the public for play at such host location's establishment. The bill impo

Jan 29, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB971-Howell) (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 13, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB909)
Jan 8, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20101806D

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SB959IntroducedMajorVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Jan 29, 2020
Lottery; repeals prohibition of Internet sales of lottery tickets.
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 14, 2020
George L. BarkerLottery
Actions (5)

Lottery; repeal prohibition of Internet sales of lottery tickets. Authorizes the Lottery to sell tickets over the Internet. Under current law, it is prohibited from doing so. This bill was incorporated into SB 922.

Jan 29, 2020Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB922-Norment) (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 23, 2020Impact statement from DPB (SB959)
Jan 21, 2020Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Jan 14, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 14, 2020Presented and ordered printed 20104906D

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SB348IntroducedVirginia 2020 Regular Session · Jan 15, 2020
Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of electronic gaming devices, penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 6, 2020
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 6, 2020
L. Louise LucasLottery
Actions (4)

Virginia Lottery Board; regulation of the manufacturing, distributing, owning, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes the manufacture, distribution, owning,hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices in the Commonwealth,to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill specifiesthe licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, owning,and hosting of electronic gaming devices and imposes criminal andcivil penalties for violations of the law and regulations relatedto electronic gaming devices. The bill prohibits any host locationlicensee from offering more than nine electronic gaming devices tothe public for play at such host location's establishment. The billimposes a 10 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of electronicgaming devices and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. The bill also establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and SupportFund, administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health

Jan 15, 2020Stricken at request of Patron in General Laws and Technology (14-Y 0-N)
Jan 8, 2020Impact statement from VCSC (SB348)
Jan 6, 2020Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 6, 2020Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/08/20 20101100D

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SB1126Passed SenateMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Mar 7, 2019
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, penalties.
  1. IntroducedDec 28, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 13, 2019
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed Senate · Feb 13, 2019
L. Louise Lucas +8 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (34)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). Casino gaming shall be limited to certain cities that meet the criteria that is outlined in the bill, and a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. The bill requires the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) conduct a review of casino gaming laws of other states and report its findings to Chairmen of the Senate Committee on General Laws and Technology and the House Committee on General Laws on or before December 1, 2019. The bill contains enactment clauses that prohibit (i) any referendum from being held prior to the publication of the JLARC findings and recommendations regarding casino gaming or after January 1, 2021, and (ii) the Board from issuing a license to operate a gaming operation before July 1, 2020. The bill also provides that amendments to the Code of Virginia that are made in the bill will not become ef

Mar 7, 2019Enrolled
Feb 23, 2019Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 33-N)
Feb 23, 2019Reconsideration of conference report agreed to by House
Feb 23, 2019Conference report agreed to by House (64-Y 27-N)
Feb 23, 2019Conference substitute printed 19107709D-S3
Feb 23, 2019Amended by conference committee
Feb 13, 2019Conferees appointed by House
Feb 13, 2019Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 13, 2019House requested conference committee
Feb 13, 2019House insisted on substitute
Feb 13, 2019Passed House with substitute (67-Y 31-N)
Feb 13, 2019Reconsideration of House passage agreed to by House
Feb 13, 2019Passed House with substitute (80-Y 17-N)
Feb 13, 2019Engrossed by House - committee substitute SB1126H1
Feb 13, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19106846D-H1
Feb 13, 2019Read third time
Feb 12, 2019Read second time
Feb 6, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Feb 6, 2019Read first time
Feb 6, 2019Placed on Calendar
Feb 1, 2019Printed as engrossed 19105946D-ES2
Feb 1, 2019Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute with amendment SB1126ES2
Feb 1, 2019Amendment by Senator Norment agreed to
Feb 1, 2019Reading of amendment waived
Feb 1, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19105946D-S2
Feb 1, 2019Reading of substitute waived
Feb 1, 2019Committee substitute rejected 19105340D-S1
Feb 1, 2019Reading of substitute waived
Feb 1, 2019Read second time
Jan 21, 2019Rereferred to Finance
Jan 21, 2019Incorporates SB1706 (Lewis)
Jan 21, 2019Incorporates SB1503 (Carrico)
Dec 28, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 28, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103689D

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SB1527IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 12, 2019
Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; conduct of charitable gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2019
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (15)

Requires the Virginia Charitable Gaming Board to conduct an annual evaluation of the conduct of charitable gaming operations in Virginia. The bill also removes restrictions regarding the number of calendar days that charitable gaming may be conducted at buildings owned by nonprofit entities and raises from two to four the number of days that such gaming may be conducted in buildings owned by other entities. The bill also (i) removes the limit of 55 bingo games per session, (ii) increases the number of electronic pull tabs that may be placed in the social quarters of a qualified organization from nine, as currently provided by Board regulations, to 50, and (iii) authorizes a qualified organization to pay individuals assisting in the conduct of charitable gaming up to $50 per session.

Feb 12, 2019Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Feb 12, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 12, 2019Referred from Rules by voice vote
Feb 6, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Feb 6, 2019Read first time
Feb 6, 2019Placed on Calendar
Feb 4, 2019Passed by temporarily
Feb 1, 2019Printed as engrossed 19101744D-E
Feb 1, 2019Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1527E
Feb 1, 2019Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 1, 2019Reading of amendment waived
Feb 1, 2019Read second time
Jan 28, 2019Rereferred to Finance
Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101744D

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SB1574IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 8, 2019
Revenue sharing; gaming in the Commonwealth.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2019
Thomas K. Norment, Jr.
Actions (10)

Creates a revenue sharing program, if gaming is authorized in the Commonwealth, that would require the owner or operator of any gaming establishment to share a percentage of its adjusted gross receipts with the Commonwealth, ranging from 13 to 15 percent based on its annual adjusted gross receipts. The revenues would be distributed as follows: 30 percent to transportation initiatives, with one-third allocated to projects in the Interstate 81 corridor, one-third allocated to the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority Fund, and one-third allocated to the Hampton Roads Transportation Fund; 30 percent to school construction and modernization; 10 percent to support increases in teacher pay; 10 percent to support initiatives related to higher education affordability; 10 to the locality in which the revenues were collected; nine percent to support the marketing and promotion of tourism destinations, and one percent to used to prevent and treat gambling addictions.

Feb 8, 2019Assigned App. sub: General Government & Capital Outlay
Feb 8, 2019Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Feb 8, 2019Read first time
Feb 8, 2019Placed on Calendar
Feb 5, 2019Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1574S1
Feb 5, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19105363D-S1
Feb 5, 2019Reading of substitute waived
Feb 5, 2019Read second time
Jan 9, 2019Referred to Committee on Finance
Jan 9, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103196D

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SB1671IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 8, 2019
Charitable gaming; special permit for the play of electronic versions of instant bingo, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2019
Jeremy S. McPike +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (12)
Feb 8, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 8, 2019Read first time
Feb 8, 2019Placed on Calendar
Feb 5, 2019Printed as engrossed 19103852D-E
Feb 5, 2019Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1671E
Feb 5, 2019Amendment by Senator McPike agreed to
Feb 5, 2019Reading of amendment waived
Feb 4, 2019Passed by for the day
Feb 1, 2019Read second time and engrossed
Jan 28, 2019Rereferred to Finance
Jan 11, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19103852D

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SB1738IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 8, 2019
Illegal gambling; definition.
  1. IntroducedJan 17, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 17, 2019
Bryce E. Reeves +1 cosponsors
Actions (12)

Amends the definition of illegal gambling to clarify that the making, placing, or receipt of any bet or wager of money or other consideration or thing of value shall include the purchase of a product, Internet access, or other thing made in exchange for a chance to win a prize, stake, or other consideration or thing of value by means of the operation of a gambling device, regardless of whether the chance to win such prize, stake, or other consideration or thing of value may be offered in the absence of a purchase. This bill incorporates

Feb 8, 2019Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Feb 8, 2019Read first time
Feb 8, 2019Placed on Calendar
Feb 5, 2019Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute SB1738S1
Feb 5, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19105618D-S1
Feb 5, 2019Reading of substitute waived
Feb 5, 2019Read second time
Jan 30, 2019Rereferred to Finance
Jan 30, 2019Incorporates SB1721 (Cosgrove)
Jan 30, 2019Substitute bill reprinted 19105618D-S1
Jan 17, 2019Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 17, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19104327D

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SB1752IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 7, 2019
Virginia Lottery; ticket discounting, civil penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 18, 2019
Frank M. Ruff, Jr.Lottery
Actions (11)

Prohibits the practice of ticket discounting, defined in the bill, and imposes three-tier civil penalties, corresponding to prize ranges, for any persons found to have engaged in such practice.

Feb 7, 2019Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Feb 6, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Feb 6, 2019Read first time
Feb 6, 2019Placed on Calendar
Jan 31, 2019Printed as engrossed 19103854D-E
Jan 31, 2019Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1752E
Jan 31, 2019Committee amendments agreed to
Jan 31, 2019Reading of amendments waived
Jan 31, 2019Read second time
Jan 18, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 18, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19103854D

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HB2321Passed HouseMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 6, 2019
Gaming, Commission on; created, sunset provision.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 5, 2019
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 5, 2019
Christopher K. Peace +1 cosponsorsSports (online), Sports (retail), Online casino, Commercial casinos, Tribal casinos, Historical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (11)

Creates the Gaming Study Commission to analyze the Commonwealth's existing gaming industry and proposals to expand gaming in Virginia, which include the following: (i) commercial casino gaming, (ii) in-person and online sports wagering, (iii) online and internet gaming, (iv) tribal gaming, (v) historical horse racing, and (vi) electronic devices approved by the Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority to be placed in establishments licensed by the Authority. The Commission must submit final recommendations to the General Assembly by November 1, 2019. The bill has an expiration date of January 1, 2020.

Feb 6, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Feb 6, 2019Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 5, 2019Read third time and passed House (84-Y 15-N)
Feb 4, 2019Printed as engrossed 19106103D-EH1
Feb 4, 2019Engrossed by House - committee substitute with amendments HB2321EH1
Feb 4, 2019Amendments by Delegate Peace agreed to
Feb 4, 2019Committee substitute agreed to 19106103D-H1
Feb 4, 2019Read second time
Feb 3, 2019Read first time
Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102345D

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HB1727IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Virginia Lottery; personal identifying information of prize winners, etc.
  1. IntroducedDec 19, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Dec 19, 2018
David A. ReidLottery
Actions (4)
Feb 5, 2019Left in General Laws
Jan 8, 2019Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Dec 19, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws
Dec 19, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100298D

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HB1855IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events.
  1. IntroducedJan 2, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 2, 2019
Glenn R. DavisCharitable gaming
Actions (5)
Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 17, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 17, 2019Referred from General Laws by voice vote
Jan 2, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 2, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100459D

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HB1890IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 4, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 4, 2019
Matthew James - Resigned 5/19 +3 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Casino gaming shall be limited to any city in which at least 40 percent of the land area is exempt from local real property taxation pursuant to federal law or specified sections of the Constitution of Virginia or any city that had a rate of unemployment at least four percentage points higher than the statewide average, a poverty rate of at least 22 percent, and a population decrease in the locality of at least 20 percent from the previous year, all computed as of November 2017, and located adjacent to a state that has adopted a Border Region Retail Tourism Development District Act. The bill imposes a tax of 10 percent on the adjusted gross receipts of licensees and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. In addition, a

Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 4, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 4, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101664D

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HB2302IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Charitable gaming; creates special permit for the play of electronic versions of instant bingo, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2019
Christopher E. CollinsCharitable gaming
Actions (3)
Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19104103D

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HB2379IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Charitable gaming; regulations of the Charitable Gaming Board, prohibited acts.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2019
Steve E. HeretickCharitable gaming
Actions (5)
Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 17, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 17, 2019Referred from General Laws by voice vote
Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102077D

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HB2536IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2019
Israel D. O'Quinn +4 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Casino gaming shall be limited to (i) any city in which at least 40 percent of the land area is exempt from local real property taxation pursuant to federal law or specified sections of the Constitution of Virginia; (ii) any city that had a rate of unemployment at least four percentage points higher than the statewide average, a poverty rate of at least 20 percent, and a population decrease in the locality of at least 20 percent from the previous year, all computed as of November 2017; or (iii) any city that had a rate of unemployment at least four percentage points higher than the statewide average, a poverty rate of at least 22 percent, and a population decrease in the locality of at least 20 percent from the previous year, al

Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 9, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 9, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101550D

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HB2698IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, limited operation, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2019
Barry D. Knight +11 cosponsorsTribal casinos, Commercial casinos
Actions (3)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Under the bill, casino gaming shall be conducted only (i) by an Indian tribe acknowledged by the United States Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs as an Indian tribe within the meaning of Federal law that has the authority to conduct gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and (ii) within a city with a population greater than 200,000. The bill imposes a tax of 10 percent on the adjusted gross receipts of licensees and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. In addition, a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. The bill requires the Board to establish and implement

Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 15, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 15, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19104597D

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HB2707IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Virginia Charitable Gaming Board; conduct of charitable gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2019
Glenn R. DavisCharitable gaming
Actions (3)

Requires the Virginia Charitable Gaming Board to conduct an annual evaluation of the conduct of charitable gaming operations in Virginia. The bill also removes restrictions regarding the number of calendar days that charitable gaming may be conducted at buildings owned by nonprofit entities and raises from two to four the number of days that such gaming may be conducted in buildings owned by other entities. Currently, gaming is limited to four calendar days per week for buildings owned by nonprofit entities and two calendar days for buildings owned by other entities. The bill also (i) removes the limit of 55 bingo games per session, (ii) increases the number of electronic pull tabs that may be placed in the social quarters of a qualified organization from nine, as currently provided by Board regulations, to 50, and (iii) authorizes a qualified organization to pay members up to $50 per session.

Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 15, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 15, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19103611D

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HJ658IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2019
Constitutional amendment; enactment of laws, casino gambling (first reference).
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2019
Brenda L. PoggeCommercial casinos
Actions (3)
Feb 5, 2019Left in Rules
Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103616D

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SB1238IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 28, 2019
Virginia Sports Betting Department; created, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 5, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 5, 2019
J. Chapman Petersen +1 cosponsorsSports (retail), Pari-mutuel
Actions (3)

Establishes the Virginia Sports Betting Department (the Department) and authorizes it to regulate sports betting. Before administering a sports betting operation, an entity is required to apply for a three-year license and pay an application fee of $5,000. An entity could apply for a license to operate only (i) at a racetrack or off-track betting facility in a locality that as of 2019 had approved such facilities at referendum or (ii) in a locality that votes to allow sports betting at referendum. Licensed vendors must apply for renewal of a license every three years, which requires a renewal fee of $1,000.

Jan 28, 2019Rereferred to Finance
Jan 5, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 5, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100553D

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SB1356IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 28, 2019
Virginia Lottery Board; renamed as Virginia Lottery and Sports Wagering Commission, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2019
Frank W. Wagner +1 cosponsorsSports (retail), Lottery
Actions (3)

Renames the Virginia Lottery Board as the Virginia Lottery and Sports Wagering Commission (the Lottery) and directs it to operate a sports wagering facility at which the Department accepts wagers on professional sports and college sports, defined in the bill. The bill authorizes the Lottery to operate a digital platform to accept such wagers.

Jan 28, 2019Rereferred to Finance
Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103067D

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SB1721IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 28, 2019
Electronic Gaming Devices Act; established, penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 16, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 16, 2019
John A. Cosgrove, Jr.Charitable gaming
Actions (3)

Establishes the Electronic Gaming Devices Act to be administered by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (the Department). The bill requires the Charitable Gaming Board to promulgate regulations (i) establishing a process for the approval or disapproval of electronic gaming devices and the individual games offered on such devices as games of skill; (ii) requiring registration for the placement of an approved electronic gaming device in a club, establishment, or restaurant; and (iii) requiring that a charitable organization that has been registered by the Department be designated to receive a predetermined percentage of the gross receipts generated by the electronic gaming device. The bill also requires suppliers and manufacturers of electronic gaming devices to obtain a permit from the Department prior to selling or distributing electronic gaming devices in the Commonwealth and imposes a penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation of the provisions of the bill. Th

Jan 28, 2019Rereferred to Courts of Justice
Jan 16, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 16, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19104345D

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HB2617IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 17, 2019
Fantasy Contest Act; registration requirements.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2019
Hyland F. "Buddy" Fowler, Jr.Daily fantasy
Actions (4)
Jan 17, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 17, 2019Referred from General Laws by voice vote
Jan 9, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 9, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19104196D

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SB1706IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 15, 2019
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming, limited operation, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 15, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 15, 2019
Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. +1 cosponsorsTribal casinos, Commercial casinos
Actions (2)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Under the bill, casino gaming shall be conducted only (i) by an Indian tribe acknowledged by the United States Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs as an Indian tribe within the meaning of Federal law that has the authority to conduct gaming activities as a matter of claimed inherent authority or under the authority of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. 2701 et seq.) and (ii) within a city with a population greater than 200,000. The bill imposes a tax of 10 percent on the adjusted gross receipts of licensees and provides for how the tax proceeds are disbursed. In addition, a referendum must be passed in the city on the question of allowing casino gaming in the city. The bill requires the Board to establish and implement

Jan 15, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 15, 2019Presented and ordered printed 19104651D

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SB1566IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 9, 2019
Fantasy Contest Act; registration requirements.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2019
David W. MarsdenDaily fantasy
Actions (2)
Jan 9, 2019Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor
Jan 9, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19104188D

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HB2210IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 8, 2019
Virginia Lottery; repeals prohibition against sale of lottery tickets over the Internet, etc.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2019
Marcus B. Simon +2 cosponsorsSports (retail), Lottery
Actions (2)

Directs the Virginia Lottery (the Lottery) to regulate electronic sports betting. Under the provisions of the bill, betting on amateur sports, including youth sports and college sports, is prohibited, and betting on professional sports is allowed. The bill provides protections for vulnerable populations and protections of a sports bettor's rights to self-exclusion, data privacy and security, recourse, and integrity and transparency of gameplay. The bill prohibits betting by Lottery employees, participants in athletic events on which the bet is placed, and persons under age 21. The penalty for engaging in prohibited betting is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill directs the Lottery to establish a voluntary exclusion program, which would allow individuals to request that the Lottery exclude them from buying lottery tickets or participating in electronic sports betting.

Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103511D

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SB1503IntroducedMajorVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 8, 2019
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming; penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2019
Charles W. Carrico, Sr.Commercial casinos
Actions (2)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Casino gaming shall be limited to (i) any city in which at least 40 percent of the land area is exempt from local real property taxation pursuant to federal law or specified sections of the Constitution of Virginia; (ii) any city that had a rate of unemployment at least four percentage points higher than the statewide average, a poverty rate of at least 20 percent, and a population decrease in the locality of at least 20 percent from the previous year, all computed as of November 2017; or (iii) any city that had a rate of unemployment at least four percentage points higher than the statewide average, a poverty rate of at least 22 percent, and a population decrease in the locality of at least 20 percent from the previous year, al

Jan 8, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19101663D

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SB1187IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Jan 3, 2019
Gambling; definition of gambling device.
  1. IntroducedJan 3, 2019
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 3, 2019
L. Louise Lucas
Actions (2)
Jan 3, 2019Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 3, 2019Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19102209D

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SB1082IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Dec 15, 2018
Virginia Lottery; disclosure of identity of winners.
  1. IntroducedDec 15, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Dec 15, 2018
Frank M. Ruff, Jr.Lottery
Actions (2)
Dec 15, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 15, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103018D

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HB1638IntroducedVirginia 2019 Regular Session · Nov 20, 2018
Virginia Lottery; regulation of sports betting, creation of certain Funds, etc.
  1. IntroducedNov 20, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Nov 20, 2018
Mark D. SicklesSports (retail), Lottery
Actions (2)

Directs the Virginia Lottery (the Lottery) to regulate sports betting. Before administering a sports betting operation, an entity is required to apply for a three-year permit and pay an application fee of $250,000. Permit holders must apply for renewal of a permit every three years, which includes a renewal fee of $200,000. The Director may issue up to five permits at one time.Under the provisions of the bill, betting on Virginia college sports and youth sports is prohibited, and betting on professional sports and other college sports is allowed. The bill prohibits betting by Lottery employees, participants in athletic events on which the bet is placed, and persons under age 21. The penalty for engaging in prohibited betting is a Class 1 misdemeanor.The bill directs the Lottery to establish a voluntary exclusion program, which would allow individuals to request that the Lottery exclude them from buying lottery tickets or participating in sports betting. The bill imposes a 15% tax on a

Nov 20, 2018Referred to Committee on Rules
Nov 20, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100097D

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HB1609Passed HouseVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Mar 7, 2018
Horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering; definition of historical horse racing.
  1. IntroducedJan 29, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 13, 2018
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 13, 2018
Michael J. Webert +10 cosponsorsHistorical horse racing, Pari-mutuel
Actions (19)

Establishes historical horse racing as a form of horse racing. The bill defines historical horse racing as a form of racing that creates pari-mutuel pools from wagers placed on previously conducted horse races and is hosted at (i) a racetrack owned or operated by a significant infrastructure limited licensee or (ii) a satellite facility that is owned or operated by (a) a significant infrastructure limited licensee or (b) the nonprofit industry stakeholder organization recognized by the Virginia Racing Commission and licensed to own or operate such satellite facilities. The bill establishes retainage fees similar to those already in existence for horse racing and provides for the Commission to promulgate emergency regulations.

Mar 7, 2018Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, April 9, 2018
Mar 7, 2018Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 7, 2018
Mar 3, 2018Signed by President
Mar 1, 2018Signed by Speaker
Mar 1, 2018Enrolled
Feb 28, 2018Committee amendment rejected
Feb 28, 2018Read third time
Feb 19, 2018Rereferred to Finance
Feb 14, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Feb 14, 2018Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 13, 2018Read third time and passed House (79-Y 21-N)
Feb 12, 2018Engrossed by House - committee substitute HB1609H1
Feb 12, 2018Committee substitute agreed to 18106560D-H1
Feb 12, 2018Read second time
Feb 10, 2018Read first time
Jan 31, 2018Assigned App. sub: Commerce, Agriculture, Natural Resources & Technology
Jan 29, 2018Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 29, 2018Presented and ordered printed 18106257D
Jan 29, 2018Unanimous consent to introduce

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SB192IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Mar 6, 2018
Virginia Lottery; interception of lottery prizes.
  1. IntroducedDec 29, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Dec 29, 2017
Mark J. PeakeLottery
Actions (10)
Mar 6, 2018Left in General Laws
Feb 19, 2018Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 31, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 31, 2018Read first time
Jan 31, 2018Placed on Calendar
Jan 26, 2018Passed by for the day
Jan 25, 2018Read second time and engrossed
Jan 15, 2018Rereferred to Finance
Dec 29, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 29, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100118D

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HB362Passed HouseVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Feb 14, 2018
Law-enforcement officer; change in definition, security division of the Virginia Lottery.
  1. IntroducedJan 5, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 1, 2018
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 1, 2018
Nick RushLottery
Actions (11)
Feb 14, 2018Rereferred to Finance
Feb 2, 2018Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Feb 2, 2018Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 1, 2018Passed House BLOCK VOTE (98-Y 0-N)
Feb 1, 2018Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House
Feb 1, 2018Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)
Jan 31, 2018Read second time and engrossed
Jan 30, 2018Read first time
Jan 15, 2018Assigned MPPS sub: Subcommittee #2
Jan 5, 2018Referred to Committee on Militia, Police and Public Safety
Jan 5, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18103419D

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HB1509IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Feb 13, 2018
Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events.
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 18, 2018
Glenn R. DavisCharitable gaming
Actions (3)
Feb 13, 2018Left in General Laws
Jan 18, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 18, 2018Presented and ordered printed 18104660D

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HB849IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Feb 13, 2018
Virginia Lottery; digital vendors.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2018
Christopher K. PeaceLottery
Actions (3)
Feb 13, 2018Left in General Laws
Jan 9, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 9, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101095D

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SB424IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Feb 8, 2018
Virginia Gaming Commission; established.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2018
J. Chapman Petersen
Actions (4)
Feb 8, 2018Committee amendments
Feb 5, 2018Rereferred to Finance
Jan 9, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 9, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18104193D

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SB992IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Feb 5, 2018
Charitable Gaming Board; Texas Hold'em poker events.
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 24, 2018
L. Louise LucasCharitable gaming
Actions (4)
Feb 5, 2018Rereferred to Finance
Jan 24, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 24, 2018Presented and ordered printed 18105551D
Jan 24, 2018Unanimous consent to introduce

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SB799IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Jan 10, 2018
Virginia Gaming Commission; established.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 10, 2018
John A. Cosgrove, Jr.
Actions (2)
Jan 10, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 10, 2018Presented and ordered printed 18104481D

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SB348IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Jan 8, 2018
Virginia Lottery; digital vendors.
  1. IntroducedJan 8, 2018
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 8, 2018
Mamie E. LockeLottery
Actions (2)
Jan 8, 2018Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 8, 2018Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101892D

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SB90IntroducedVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Dec 11, 2017
Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; regulation of casino gaming, penalties.
  1. IntroducedDec 11, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Dec 11, 2017
L. Louise Lucas +5 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (2)

Creates the Virginia Casino Gaming Commission (the Commission) as the licensing body for casino gaming. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Casino gaming shall be limited to localities that have passed a referendum on the question of allowing casino gaming in the locality. The bill also requires the Commission to establish a voluntary exclusion program allowing persons to voluntarily exclude themselves from the gaming areas of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission. In addition, the bill establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to supporting organizations that provide assistance to compulsive gamblers. The bill

Dec 11, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 11, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100695D

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SB91IntroducedMajorVirginia 2018 Regular Session · Dec 11, 2017
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming.
  1. IntroducedDec 11, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Dec 11, 2017
L. Louise LucasCommercial casinos
Actions (2)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Casino gaming shall be limited to localities that have passed a referendum on the question of allowing a casino gaming establishment in the locality. The bill requires the Board to establish and implement a voluntary exclusion program allowing individuals to voluntarily list themselves as being barred from entering a casino gaming establishment or other facility under the jurisdiction of the Board. In addition, the bill establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to supporting organization

Dec 11, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Dec 11, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18100696D

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HB2092Passed HouseVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Apr 5, 2017
Application for public assistance; eligibility, review of records.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseFeb 7, 2017
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Passed House · Feb 7, 2017
Dave A. LaRock +3 cosponsorsLottery
Actions (36)

Requires entities processing applications for medical assistance and other public assistance to conduct a review of death records and records relating to incarceration status, employment status, and income of the applicant to determine whether the applicant is eligible for assistance and to review the records of the Virginia Lottery to determine whether the applicant has received any winnings from the Virginia Lottery that may constitute income or resources for purposes of determining eligibility for medical assistance or public assistance. The bill also requires the Department of Social Services to report annually on the types and sources of information reviewed in verifying eligibility and the number of applications for public assistance approved, denied, or referred for investigation.

Apr 5, 2017House sustained Governor's veto (63-Y 33-N)
Apr 5, 2017Placed on Calendar
Mar 24, 2017Vetoed by Governor
Mar 13, 2017Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 27, 2017
Mar 13, 2017Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on 3/13/17
Mar 10, 2017Signed by President
Mar 7, 2017Signed by Speaker
Mar 7, 2017Enrolled
Feb 24, 2017Conference report agreed to by House (62-Y 32-N)
Feb 24, 2017Amended by conference committee
Feb 23, 2017Conferees appointed by Senate
Feb 23, 2017Conferees appointed by House
Feb 23, 2017House acceded to request
Feb 22, 2017Senate requested conference committee
Feb 21, 2017Senate amendment rejected by House (0-Y 97-N)
Feb 21, 2017Placed on Calendar
Feb 20, 2017Engrossed by Senate as amended
Feb 20, 2017Read third time
Feb 17, 2017Passed by for the day
Feb 17, 2017Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 17, 2017Reading of amendment waived
Feb 17, 2017Read third time
Feb 10, 2017Rereferred to Finance
Feb 8, 2017Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
Feb 8, 2017Constitutional reading dispensed
Feb 7, 2017Read third time and passed House (65-Y 32-N)
Feb 6, 2017Printed as engrossed 17103699D-E
Feb 6, 2017Engrossed by House as amended HB2092E
Feb 6, 2017Committee amendment agreed to
Feb 6, 2017Read second time
Feb 4, 2017Read first time
Jan 31, 2017Assigned App. sub: Health & Human Resources
Jan 31, 2017Referred to Committee on Appropriations
Jan 17, 2017Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 10, 2017Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
Jan 10, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103699D

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SB1400IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Feb 21, 2017
Poker; definition of illegal gambling and charitable gaming.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2017
L. Louise Lucas +1 cosponsorsCharitable gaming
Actions (14)

Provides that poker is a game of skill and therefore not illegal gambling. The bill also allows a qualified organization to conduct poker games in conjunction with its charitable gaming activities, but does not allow a charitable organization to conduct poker tournaments. The bill requires the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Charitable Gaming Board to regulate poker tournaments, defined in the bill as a competition organized for the purpose of conducting poker games at one or multiple tables where (i) competitors play a series of poker games, (ii) prizes are awarded to winning players on a fixed or proportional payout basis, and (iii) the total prize amount awarded to all winning players at the event is $50,000 or more. Finally, the bill requires poker tournament sponsors to obtain a permit before conducting a tournament and tournament managers and operators to be registered with the Department. The bill contains technical amendments. The bill has a delayed effe

Feb 21, 2017Left in General Laws
Feb 14, 2017Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
Feb 6, 2017Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 31, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 31, 2017Read first time
Jan 31, 2017Placed on Calendar
Jan 27, 2017Chair votes Yes
Jan 26, 2017Printed as engrossed 17102020D-E
Jan 26, 2017Engrossed by Senate as amended SB1400E
Jan 26, 2017Committee amendment agreed to
Jan 26, 2017Reading of amendment waived
Jan 26, 2017Read second time
Jan 11, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 11, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17102020D

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HB2010IntroducedMajorVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Feb 8, 2017
Virginia Lottery; regulations of sale of lottery tickets over Internet.
  1. IntroducedJan 10, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 10, 2017
Roxann L. RobinsonLottery
Actions (5)

Repeals the prohibition against the sale of lottery tickets over the Internet.

Feb 8, 2017Left in General Laws
Jan 17, 2017Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
Jan 16, 2017Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 10, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 10, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103935D

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HB2176IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Feb 8, 2017
Charitable gaming; conduct of instant games, etc., number of sessions.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2017
M. Keith HodgesCharitable gaming
Actions (5)
Feb 8, 2017Left in General Laws
Jan 31, 2017Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
Jan 16, 2017Assigned GL sub: Subcommittee #3
Jan 11, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws
Jan 11, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103807D

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HB2284IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Feb 7, 2017
Charitable gaming; subpoena powers of Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, penalty.
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 11, 2017
Joseph R. YostCharitable gaming
Actions (5)
Feb 7, 2017Left in Courts of Justice
Jan 23, 2017Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
Jan 16, 2017Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
Jan 11, 2017Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Jan 11, 2017Presented and ordered printed 17103810D

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SJ248IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Feb 2, 2017
Study; JLARC to study feasibility of allocating a larger portion of VA Lottery prize money.
  1. IntroducedJan 1, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 1, 2017
Frank M. Ruff, Jr.Lottery
Actions (3)
Feb 2, 2017Passed by indefinitely in Rules by voice vote
Jan 1, 2017Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 1, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17103146D

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HJ627IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Jan 26, 2017
Study; JLARC to study feasibility of allocating a larger portion of Virginia Lottery prize money.
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 9, 2017
Thomas C. Wright, Jr.Lottery
Actions (3)
Jan 26, 2017Tabled in Rules by voice vote
Jan 9, 2017Referred to Committee on Rules
Jan 9, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100990D

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SB1010IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Jan 23, 2017
Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; regulation of casino gaming; penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 4, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 4, 2017
L. Louise Lucas +3 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Creates the Virginia Casino Gaming Commission (the Commission) as the licensing body for casino gaming. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. The bill also requires the Commission to establish a voluntary exclusion program allowing persons to voluntarily exclude themselves from the gaming areas of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission. Under the bill, casino gaming is limited to localities in which at least 40 percent of the land area is exempt from local real property taxation pursuant to federal law or subdivisions (a) (1) through (a) 5 and (a) 7 of Article X, Section 6 of the Constitution of Virginia. In addition, the bill establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment a

Jan 23, 2017Committee amendments
Jan 4, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 4, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100706D

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SB1011IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Jan 23, 2017
Virginia Casino Gaming Commission; regulation of casino gaming; penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 4, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 4, 2017
L. Louise Lucas +2 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Creates the Virginia Casino Gaming Commission (the Commission) as the licensing body for casino gaming. The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Casino gaming shall be limited to localities that have passed a referendum on the question of allowing casino gaming in the locality. The bill also requires the Commission to establish a voluntary exclusion program allowing persons to voluntarily exclude themselves from the gaming areas of facilities under the jurisdiction of the Commission. In addition, the bill establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to supporting organizations that provide assistance to compulsive gamblers. The bill

Jan 23, 2017Committee amendments
Jan 4, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 4, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100707D

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SB1012IntroducedMajorVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Jan 23, 2017
Lottery Board; regulation of casino gaming; penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 4, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 4, 2017
L. Louise Lucas +3 cosponsorsCommercial casinos
Actions (3)

Authorizes casino gaming in the Commonwealth to be regulated by the Virginia Lottery Board (the Board). The bill specifies the licensing requirements for casino gaming and imposes penalties for violations of the casino gaming law. Casino gaming shall be limited to localities that have passed a referendum on the question of allowing a casino gaming establishment in the locality. The bill requires the Board to establish and implement a voluntary exclusion program allowing individuals to voluntarily list themselves as being barred from entering a casino gaming establishment or other facility under the jurisdiction of the Board. In addition, the bill establishes the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund administered by the Commissioner of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services to provide counseling and other support services for compulsive and problem gamblers, develop problem gambling treatment and prevention programs, and provide grants to supporting organization

Jan 23, 2017Committee amendments
Jan 4, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 4, 2017Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/17 17100708D

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SB1499IntroducedVirginia 2017 Regular Session · Jan 23, 2017
Virginia Riverboat Gaming Commission; created, regulation, penalties.
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2017
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To governor
  6. Law
Introduced · Jan 18, 2017
L. Louise LucasCommercial casinos
Actions (3)
Jan 23, 2017Committee amendments
Jan 18, 2017Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Jan 18, 2017Presented and ordered printed 17103493D

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