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Introduced
01/09/2026
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency to oversee and regulate all legal gambling in Virginia, excluding the state lottery. It outlines eligibility requirements for the Commission's Commissioner and Board members, details their powers and duties, and facilitates the transfer of employees from relevant state agencies to the new Commission. The bill also makes numerous technical amendments to existing laws, including updating references to the Virginia Racing Commission and related statutes to reflect the new regulatory structure, and clarifies provisions related to various forms of gaming, such as charitable gaming, casino gaming, sports betting, fantasy contests, and horse racing, by creating a new Title 29.5 in the Code of Virginia to consolidate these regulations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB195) (on 02/10/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB195 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB195) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136122.PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/12/2026 11:24 am) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1084004.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB195/text/SB195 |
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