Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 218: Casino gaming; consideration of service permit application.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 218 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Casino gaming; consideration of service permit application. Primary sponsor: Delores McQuinn (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0578).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Casino gaming; consideration of service permit application. Provides that the Virginia Lottery (the Department) may only consider the criminal record information of an applicant for a service permit for the eight years immediately preceding the date of the application. The bill also directs the Department to issue or deny any service permit within 30 business days of receipt; requires service permits to be renewed by the Virginia Lottery Board every 10 years; requires service permit application forms to include additional space for an applicant to include a written narrative detailing important facts regarding his application; and makes the service permit application fee refundable.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delores McQuinn | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Karen R. "Kacey" Carnegie | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J.R. Henson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Dave Marsden | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0578)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 578 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB218)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB218ER)
- Enrolled
- Senate substitute agreed to by House (95-Y 2-N 0-A)
- Passed Senate with substitute (37-Y 1-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute
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