Virginia · SB661

An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-325, 18.2-334, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-331.1, 18.2-339, 37.2-314.2, 58.1-4002, 58.1-4003, 58.1-4006, 58.1-4007, 58.1-4015.1, 58.1-4048, and 58.1-4103 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.3, by adding sections numbered 18.2-334.7 and 19.2-386.30:1, and by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 42, containing articles numbered 1 through 5, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4200 through 58.1-4226, relating to regulation of gaming commerce and development in the Commonwealth; penalties.

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Sponsors: 17
Votes: Apr 13
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<p class="sumtext"><b>Regulation and taxation of electronic skill gaming devices; penalties.</b> 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.</p>

Progress

IntroducedJan 14, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 14, 2026
Sent to committeeJan 28, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 12, 2026
PassedFeb 13, 2026
Sent to committeeFeb 19, 2026
Passed the first chamberMar 3, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 30, 2026
Passed both chambersMar 31, 2026
VetoedApr 13, 2026
Passed the first chamberFeb 12, 2026

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An Act to amend and reenact §§ 2.2-3711, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-325, 18.2-334, 19.2-389, as it is currently effective and as it shall become effective, 18.2-331.1, 18.2-339, 37.2-314.2, 58.1-4002, 58.1-4003, 58.1-4006, 58.1-4007, 58.1-4015.1, 58.1-4048, and 58.1-4103 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Chapter 3 of Title 11 a section numbered 11-16.3, by adding sections numbered 18.2-334.7 and 19.2-386.30:1, and by adding in Title 58.1 a chapter numbered 42, containing articles numbered 1 through 5, consisting of sections numbered 58.1-4200 through 58.1-4226, relating to regulation of gaming commerce and development in the Commonwealth; penalties.