Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB159 — Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.

Last action — Continued from last session

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

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill addresses the distribution percentage of funds from historical horse racing wagering.

This bill focuses on the percentage of money retained from historical horse racing wagers for distribution to various entities. It aims to clarify the financial flow related to these types of wagers.

Summary

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.

Bill Text

We don't have the full text on file for this bill yet.

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Action History

  1. S Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)

  2. S Rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

  3. S Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)

  4. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB159)

  5. S Senate subcommittee offered

  6. S Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming

  7. S Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology

  8. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101993D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 147 not signed on · 2 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

Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Angelia Williams Graves — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Christie New Craig — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Danica A. Roem — Yea
Emily M. Jordan — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Schuyler T. VanValkenburg — Yea
Timmy French — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations

Passed 13 Yea · 2 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 13200
Total 13200
% of votes cast 87%13%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Aaron R. Rouse — Yea
Adam P. Ebbin — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Nay
David W. Marsden — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Nay
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Todd E. Pillion — Yea

Official roll call →

Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB159 do?
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
Who sponsors SB159?
SB159 is sponsored by Russet Perry.
What is the current status of SB159?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB159?
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