Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1079: An Act providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a fee and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1079 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate on November 11, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act providing for skill video gaming; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; providing for issuance of licenses for skill video gaming; imposing a fee and criminal and civil penalties; and providing for zoning. Primary sponsor: Gene Yaw (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (November 11, 2025): Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gene Yaw | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Dave Argall | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 29 |
| Marty Flynn | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Art Haywood | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| James Malone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 36 |
| Nick Miller | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Sharif Street | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Elder Vogel | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 47 |
| Tony Williams | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development