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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Passed
03/13/2026
03/13/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill amends Virginia law to prohibit the use of credit cards for funding sports betting accounts. Specifically, it directs the Director of the Virginia Lottery, who oversees sports betting operations, to not approve credit cards as a payment method for individuals placing bets. This change is being made to existing laws that outline the powers and duties of the Director and the responsibilities of permit holders, which are entities licensed to conduct sports betting. The bill also requires permit holders to take reasonable measures to prevent the acceptance of credit cards for funding these accounts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (6)
Fernando Martinez (D)*,
Nadarius Clark (D),
Jackie Glass (D),
Phil Hernandez (D),
Adele McClure (D),
Marcia Price (D),
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (on 03/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB515 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB515/text/HB515ER |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB515) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1209853.PDF |
| Senate Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB515/text/HB515EDOC |
| General Laws and Technology Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB515/text/HB515AS1 |
| General Laws and Technology Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB515/text/HB515ASC1 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB515) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1092748.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB515/text/HB515 |
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