HB 729 Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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

Summary

Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Prohibits a casino gaming operator from marketing or advertising to any person younger than 21 years of age. The bill defines to "market or advertise" as meaning the sale of any clothing, equipment, or other product that contains any statement, symbol, depiction, or reference to a casino gaming operator or any of its affiliates. Violations of this prohibition constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026

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Committee

Feb 18, 2026

Lower · Passed

Left in Committee General Laws

lower

Feb 3, 2026

Lower · Passed

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

lower

Jan 26, 2026

Committee

Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming

lower

Jan 13, 2026

Committee

Referred to Committee on General Laws

lower

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors