Virginia 2026 Session Status: In Committee

HB729 — Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty.

Last action — Left in Committee General Laws

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House of Delegates.

Prognosis

Advancing 34% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Code of Virginia as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Code of Virginia: 58.1-41.

  • 58.1-41

    A.

    Inserts “A.”.

  • 58.1-41

    No casino gaming operator shall market or advertise to any person younger than 21 years of age.

    Inserts “No casino gaming operator shall market or advertise to any person younger than 21 years of age.”.

  • 58.1-41

    For purposes of this section, "market or advertise"

    Inserts “For purposes of this section, "market or advertise"”.

  • 58.1-41

    means

    Inserts “means”.

  • 58.1-41

    the sale of

    Inserts “the sale of”.

  • 58.1-41

    any

    Inserts “any”.

  • 58.1-41

    clothing, equipment, or

    Inserts “clothing, equipment, or”.

  • 58.1-41

    other product

    Inserts “other product”.

  • 58.1-41

    that contains any statement, symbol

    Inserts “that contains any statement, symbol”.

  • 58.1-41

    ,

    Inserts “,”.

  • 58.1-41

    depiction, or reference to

    Inserts “depiction, or reference to”.

  • 58.1-41

    a

    Inserts “a”.

  • 58.1-41

    casino gaming operator or any of its affiliates

    Inserts “casino gaming operator or any of its affiliates”.

  • 58.1-41

    .

    Inserts “.”.

  • 58.1-41

    B. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

    Inserts “B. Violation of this section is a Class 1 misdemeanor.”.

Action History

  1. H Left in Committee General Laws

  2. H Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N)

  3. H Placed on General Laws Agenda

  4. H Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB729)

  5. H Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming

  6. H Referred to Committee on General Laws

  7. H Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102429D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 1 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (147)

147 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"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.

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Votes

Subcommittee recommends laying on the table

Passed 8 Yea · 1 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 8101
Total 8101
% of votes cast 80%10%0%10%
How each member voted (10)
Member Party Vote
Atoosa R. Reaser — Yea
Barry D. Knight — Not Voting
Holly M. Seibold — Yea
James W. Morefield — Nay
Joshua G. Cole — Yea
Katrina Callsen — Yea
Luke E. Torian — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Phil M. Hernandez — Yea
Terry L. Austin — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB729 do?
Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty.
Who sponsors HB729?
HB729 is sponsored by James A. "Jay" Leftwich.
What is the current status of HB729?
This bill is in committee in the House of Delegates. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB729?
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