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HB1240Introduced in the House of Delegates

Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization

IntroducedHouse Ways and Means

Introduced by Kris Fair, District 3

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historical horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historical horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; providing for the distribution of proceeds from sports wagering on historical horse races; submitting the Act to a referendum of the qualified voters of the State; etc.

Where it stands

Reassigned to Ways and Means

February 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Ways and Means and Appropriations

  2. Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (Ways and Means)

  3. Reassigned to Ways and Means

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