Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced

SB579 — Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.

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 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • Introduced

    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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In plain language

The bill addresses civil penalties related to illegal online sweepstakes gambling.

This bill establishes civil penalties for online sweepstakes games categorized as illegal gambling. It aims to regulate the operation of such games more strictly.

Summary

Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.

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 Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N)

  2. S Senate committee offered

  3. S Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB579)

  4. S Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice

  5. S Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101625D

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

Continued to next session in Courts of Justice

Passed 14 Yea · 1 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14100
Total 14100
% of votes cast 93%7%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jennifer D. Carroll Foy — Yea
Lamont Bagby — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Russet Perry — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saddam Azlan Salim — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Nay

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does SB579 do?
Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.
Who sponsors SB579?
SB579 is sponsored by Bryce E. Reeves.
What is the current status of SB579?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 14, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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