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VA HB791
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terry Austin
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AI Summary
- Creates a new category of charitable gaming called "athletic event drawings" (50/50 drawings) that can be conducted by nonprofit organizations affiliated with professional or collegiate athletic teams at home games and team events
- Defines "athletic team" to include teams from Major League Baseball, NHL, NBA, NFL, Major League Soccer, affiliated minor league teams, motor vehicle racing facilities (NASCAR, Indy, stock, drag racing), and collegiate teams at institutions of higher education
- Requires affiliated nonprofit organizations to use net proceeds exclusively for charitable purposes benefiting organizations that have been tax-exempt under IRS Code § 115 or 501(c)(3) for at least three years
- Establishes that unclaimed prizes from athletic event drawings shall be remitted to the affiliated nonprofit organization's proceeds within 180 days after the drawing
- Mandates that affiliated nonprofit organizations maintain records for at least five years and provide monthly reports to the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services detailing gross receipts, prizes, and charitable distributions
Legislative Description
Charitable gaming; conduct of athletic event drawings.
Last Action
Read third time and defeated by House (29-Y 65-N 0-A)
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
General Laws: ABC/Gaming1/26/2026
General Laws1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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