SB195Introduced in the Senate
Gaming Commission; established, penalties, report.
Introduced by Lashrecse Aird, District 13
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Virginia Gaming Commission established; penalties. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
Where it stands
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB195)
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB609-Lucas) (12-Y 3-N) · February 10, 2026
12
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
15 senators recorded in this Senate 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 senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | Yes |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | Yes |
| Creigh Deeds | 11 | Yes |
| Louise Lucas | 18 | Yes |
| Aaron Rouse | 22 | Yes |
| Mamie Locke | 23 | Yes |
| Richard Stuart | 25 | Yes |
| Ryan McDougle | 26 | Yes |
| Bryce Reeves | 28 | No |
| Jeremy McPike | 29 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100714D
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/12/2026 11:24 am)
Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
Incorporates SB558 (Reeves)
Reported from General Laws and Technology with substitute and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
Incorporated by Finance and Appropriations (SB609-Lucas) (12-Y 3-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB195)
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