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VA HB515

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marty Martinez

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of credit cards to fund sports betting accounts in Virginia, removing credit cards from the list of approved payment methods
  • Requires the Director of the Virginia Lottery to explicitly not approve credit cards as a funding method for sports betting accounts
  • Mandates that sports betting permit holders take reasonable measures to prohibit acceptance of credit cards on their platforms
  • Retains other approved funding methods including automated clearinghouse payments, debit cards, and wire transfers
  • Amends Virginia Code §§ 58.1-4031 and 58.1-4034 governing sports betting operations and permit holder duties

Legislative Description

Sports betting; prohibition on use of credit cards.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/18/2026
General Laws and Technology1/29/2026
General Laws: ABC/Gaming1/19/2026
General Laws1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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