SB 579 VA
Illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games, civil penalty.
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Summary
This bill would regulate or prohibit online sweepstakes games and establish civil penalties for illegal gambling involving such games. Online sweepstakes games are internet-based games where participants compete for prizes based on chance or skill. The bill would amend Virginia's illegal gambling statutes to address this evolving form of gaming. Civil penalties would be imposed on operators or promoters of illegal online sweepstakes games that violate Virginia gambling laws.
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Official abstract
A BILL to amend and reenact §§ 18.2-325 and 18.2-334 of the Code of Virginia and to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 18.2-326.1, relating to illegal gambling; online sweepstakes games; civil penalty.
Sponsor (1)
- Bryce E. Reeves Republican · primary
Action history (6)
- Jan 14, 2026 Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101625D · upper
- Jan 14, 2026 Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB579) · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Senate committee offered · upper
- Feb 11, 2026 Continued to next session in Courts of Justice (14-Y 1-N) · upper
- Jul 21, 2026 Continued from last session · upper
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