HB1612Introduced in the House of Delegates
Gaming - Campaign Financing Contributions and Study on Independent Evaluation of Sports Wagering
Introduced by Eric Ebersole, District 44
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Repealing the prohibition on applicants for and holders of video lottery operation licenses and persons who own an interest in video lottery facility operations in the State from directly or indirectly making contributions to certain campaign finance entities; and requiring the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to study and report to the Governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2027, on certain matters concerning certain independent evaluators for sports wagering content.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 23, 2026
130
Yes
2
No
9
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Yes |
| Terry Baker | 1 | Yes |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | Yes |
| William Wivell | 2 | Yes |
| William Valentine | 2 | Yes |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Rereferred to Ways and Means
Hearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
Hearing canceled
Hearing 3/17 at 2:15 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {103421/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (130-2)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.
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