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VA SB756
Bill
Status
2/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Scott Surovell
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AI Summary
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Adds Fairfax County as a sixth eligible host locality for casino gaming, specifically requiring a county with population over 1.15 million, at least 6% tax-exempt real estate, and urban county executive government form.
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Restricts any Fairfax County casino site to locations within one-quarter mile of a Metro Silver Line station, part of a mixed-use development of at least 1.5 million square feet, within two miles of a regional mall of at least 1.5 million square feet, and outside the I-495 Beltway.
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Expands the definition of "casino gaming establishment" to explicitly include conference centers, hotels, entertainment districts, and large-scale concert venues as part of the licensed premises.
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Changes terminology throughout Virginia's casino gaming laws from "eligible host city" to "eligible host locality" to accommodate the addition of a county.
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Maintains existing requirements for casino operators including $300 million minimum capital investment, local referendum approval, and Department certification before proceeding to voter consideration.
Legislative Description
Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
Last Action
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
3/16/2026