HB729Introduced in the House of Delegates
Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty.
Introduced by James Leftwich, District 90
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Prohibits a casino gaming operator from marketing or advertising to any person younger than 21 years of age. The bill defines to "market or advertise" as meaning the sale of any clothing, equipment, or other product that contains any statement, symbol, depiction, or reference to a casino gaming operator or any of its affiliates. Violations of this prohibition constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Where it stands
Left in Committee General Laws
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N) · February 3, 2026
8
Yes
1
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Seibold | 12 | Yes |
| Luke Torian | 24 | Yes |
| Atoosa Reaser | 27 | Yes |
| Joshua Cole | 28 | Yes |
| Terry Austin | 37 | Yes |
| James Morefield | 43 | No |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | Yes |
| Marcia Price | 85 | Yes |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | Yes |
| Barry Knight | 98 | Absent |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102429D
Referred to Committee on General Laws
Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB729)
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N)
Left in Committee General Laws
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