Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2493: Gaming; fantasy contests, age restrictions.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2493 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Gaming; fantasy contests, age restrictions. Primary sponsor: Paul Krizek (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2025): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0664).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Gaming; fantasy contests; age restrictions. Increases from 18 years of age to 21 years of age the minimum age an individual must be to participate in fantasy contests.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Krizek | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
“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 (CHAP0664)
- Enacted, Chapter 664 (Effective 07/01/25)
- Signed by President as reenrolled
- Signed by Speaker as reenrolled
- Reenrolled bill text (HB2493ER2)
- Reenrolled
- Governor's recommendation adopted
- Senate concurred in Governor's recommendation (30-Y 8-N)
- House concurred in Governor's recommendation (89-Y 7-N)
- Governor's substitute printed (HB2493H1)
- Governor's recommendation received by House
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB2493)
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