VA SB 558
Status unknownVirginia Gaming Commission established; penalties.
Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · upper
Quick answers
Did VA SB 558 pass?
The current status of VA SB 558 is not known from the official record. Latest recorded action (2026-01-28): Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB195-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
What is VA SB 558 about?
Virginia Gaming Commission established. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
Who sponsors VA SB 558?
Bryce E. Reeves is the primary sponsor of VA SB 558.
Description
Virginia Gaming Commission established. Establishes the Virginia Gaming Commission as an independent agency of the Commonwealth, exclusive of the legislative, executive, or judicial branches of government, to oversee and regulate all forms of legal gambling in the Commonwealth except for the state lottery. The bill sets eligibility requirements for the appointment of a Commissioner and Virginia Gaming Commission Board members, provides powers and duties of such Commissioner and Board members, and provides for the transfer of current employees of relevant state agencies to the Commission. The bill contains numerous technical amendments.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-14
- Latest action
- 2026-01-28 — Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB195-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
- —
Sponsors
- Bryce E. Reevesprimary
Committees
Not provided by source.
Action timeline
2026-01-14
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100643D
filing,introduction
2026-01-14
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
referral-committee
2026-01-20
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/20/2026 4:29 pm)
2026-01-23
Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
referral-committee
2026-01-28
Incorporated by General Laws and Technology (SB195-Aird) (15-Y 0-N)
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Documents
Votes
Incorporated by General Laws and Technology
2026-01-28 · pass · 15-0
Member-level votes (15)
- Adam P. Ebbin: yes
- Mamie E. Locke: yes
- Bryce E. Reeves: yes
- Jeremy S. McPike: yes
- Todd E. Pillion: yes
- Aaron R. Rouse: yes
- Christopher T. Head: yes
- Emily M. Jordan: yes
- Lashrecse D. Aird: yes
- Schuyler T. VanValkenburg: yes
- Danica A. Roem: yes
- Jennifer D. Carroll Foy: yes
- Timmy French: yes
- Christie New Craig: yes
- Angelia Williams Graves: yes
Related bills
No related bills recorded for this bill.
Official source
Attribution
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