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VA SB661

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Rouse

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Virginia Small Business Economic Development Act to legalize and regulate skill game machines (electronic gaming devices) in the Commonwealth, creating a licensing framework under Virginia Lottery Board oversight.

  • Imposes a 30% tax on adjusted gross revenues from skill game machines, with revenue distributed to the state general fund, localities, and problem gambling programs.

  • Requires manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to obtain licenses from the Virginia Lottery Board, with retailers limited to operating a maximum number of machines per location.

  • Creates penalties for unlicensed operation of skill game machines, including civil fines and criminal charges for violations of the regulatory framework.

  • Authorizes the Virginia Lottery Board to conduct investigations, hold closed meetings for licensing appeals, and enforce compliance with electronic skill gaming device regulations.

Legislative Description

Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.

Last Action

Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 15-N 0-A)

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

General Laws2/19/2026
Finance and Appropriations1/28/2026
General Laws and Technology: Gaming1/23/2026
General Laws and Technology1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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