Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1272: Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1272 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Electronic gaming devices; regulation, penalties, sunset. Primary sponsor: Cliff Hayes (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 14, 2026): Failed to Pass from conference.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Regulation and taxation of electronic gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery Board. The bill imposes a 30 percent tax on all gross profits from the play of such electronic gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic gaming devices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliff Hayes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Debra Gardner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Terry Kilgore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed to Pass from conference
- No further action taken
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (24-Y 15-N 0-A)
- Conference report rejected by House (46-Y 47-N 1-A)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (3/14/2026 4:06 pm)
- Conference Report released
- Senate Conferees: Rouse, McPike, Head
- Second conferees appointed by Senate
- Senate acceded to request for second conference committee (35-Y 4-N 0-A)
- House requested second conference committee
- Conference report rejected by House (42-Y 52-N 1-A)
- Conference Report released
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