SB 96 — Gaming; use of the phrase 'Virginia is for Bettors', civil penalty.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 475 (effective 7/1/22)
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2022. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin (Republican) on April 11, 2022.
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2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Mixed recorded votes
5 passed, 1 failed in recorded votes so far.
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Summary
Gaming businesses; use of the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors"; civil penalty. Prohibits gaming businesses, as defined in the bill, from using the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" in an advertisement in association with their products or services. A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $50,000.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
17 added · 19 removedPlain-language change summary
The amendment adds a new section to the Code of Virginia, prohibiting gaming businesses from using the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" in their advertisements. If a gaming business violates this prohibition, it may face a civil penalty of up to $50,000, with penalties collected going to the general fund. This change aims to regulate advertising practices within the gaming industry in Virginia.
SESSION ENROLLED VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY ––-- 2022 SESSION CHAPTER E475 An Act to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 58.1-4006.1, relating to gaming;
R [S 96] O Approved LApril L11, 1.2022 Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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E § 58.1-4006.1.
As used in this section, "gaming business" means any person who holds or has applied for a seq.),permit or anylicense affiliateunder thereof.isionsthe provisions of Article 2 (§ 58.1-4030 et seq.) or Chapter 41 (§ 58.1-4100 et B.seq.), or any affiliate thereof.
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Any gaming business that violates the provision the provisions of this section.tsection shall be subject to a civil penalty of not more than $50,000.
The Director shall enforce C.the provisions of this section.
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View plain text versions (4)
- CHAP0475 View text Current pdf April 11, 2022
- SB96ER View text pdf March 07, 2022
- Engrossed Printed as engrossed 22100569D-E pdf February 07, 2022
- Prefiled Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100569D pdf January 05, 2022
Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 475 (effective 7/1/22)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 11, 2022
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Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 22, 2022
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Signed by Speaker
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Signed by President
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Impact statement from DPB (SB96ER)
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Enrolled
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VOTE: Passage (58-Y 35-N)
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Passed House (58-Y 35-N)
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Read third time
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Passed by for the day
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Reconsideration of defeated action agreed to by House
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VOTE: Defeated (32-Y 67-N)
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Defeated by House (32-Y 67-N)
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Read third time
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Read second time
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Reported from General Laws (22-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee on General Laws
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Read first time
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Placed on Calendar
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Read third time and passed Senate (40-Y 0-N)
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Impact statement from DPB (SB96E)
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Printed as engrossed 22100569D-E
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Engrossed by Senate as amended SB96E
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Committee amendments agreed to
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Reading of amendments waived
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Read second time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (35-Y 0-N)
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Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendments (13-Y 0-N)
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Senate committee, floor amendments and substitutes offered
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Senate subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
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Impact statement from DPB (SB96)
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Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
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Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
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Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100569D
Sponsors
- Cosgrove, John A., Jr. · Cosponsor
- Norment, Thomas K., Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on · 65 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (1)
Not signed on (146)
146 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 146 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 57 | 35 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 57 | 35 | 0 | 7 |
| % of votes cast | 58% | 35% | 0% | 7% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 32 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 32 | 66 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 32% | 67% | 0% | 1% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Dawn M. | — | Yea |
| Betsy B. Carr | — | Yea |
| Bulova, David L. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Yea |
| Chris S. Runion | — | Yea |
| Coyner, Carrie E. | — | Yea |
| Danica A. Roem | — | Yea |
| Emily M. Jordan | — | Yea |
| Fowler, Hyland F."Buddy," Jr. | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| James W. Morefield | — | Yea |
| Jenkins, Clinton L. | — | Yea |
| Knight, Barry D. | — | Yea |
| Luke E. Torian | — | Yea |
| Marcia S. "Cia" Price | — | Yea |
| Murphy, Kathleen | — | Yea |
| Paul E. Krizek | — | Yea |
| Robinson, Roxann L. | — | Yea |
| Schuyler T. VanValkenburg | — | Yea |
| Thomas C. Wright, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Wampler, William C., III | — | Yea |
| Wendell S. Walker | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 35 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 88% | 0% | 0% | 13% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bell, John J. | — | Yea |
| Bryce E. Reeves | — | Yea |
| Dunnavant, Siobhan S. | — | Yea |
| Ebbin, Adam P. | — | Yea |
| Hashmi, Ghazala F. | — | Yea |
| Jeremy S. McPike | — | Yea |
| Kiggans, Jennifer A. | — | Yea |
| Mamie E. Locke | — | Yea |
| Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Yea |
| Ruff, Frank M., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Todd E. Pillion | — | Yea |
| Vogel, Jill Holtzman | — | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 96 do?
- Gaming businesses; use of the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors"; civil penalty. Prohibits gaming businesses, as defined in the bill, from using the phrase "Virginia is for Bettors" in an advertisement in association with their products or services. A violation is subject to a civil penalty of up to $50,000.
- Who sponsors SB 96?
- SB 96 is sponsored by Cosgrove, John A., Jr. and Norment, Thomas K., Jr..
- What is the current status of SB 96?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 05, 2022. Enacted.
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