HB295Introduced in the House of Delegates
Gaming - Prohibition on Interactive Games and Revenue From Illegal Markets
Introduced by Ways and Means
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Prohibiting a person from operating, conducting, or promoting interactive games; requiring gaming license applicants and license holders to report to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission annually any business relationship with certain persons known to support, operate, conduct, or promote certain interactive games; requiring the Commission to deny certain license applications and revoke certain licenses under certain circumstances; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
March 25, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · March 20, 2026
105
Yes
24
No
12
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.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | No |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Yes |
Bill history
Pre-filed
First Reading Ways and Means
Hearing 2/05 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Ways and Means
Favorable with Amendments {393320/1 Adopted
Motion Special Order until Next Session (Delegate Ghrist) Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (105-24)
Referred Budget and Taxation
Hearing 4/01 at 1:00 p.m.
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