Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 729: Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 729 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty. Primary sponsor: Jay Leftwich (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee General Laws.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited; penalty. Prohibits a casino gaming operator from marketing or advertising to any person younger than 21 years of age. The bill defines to "market or advertise" as meaning the sale of any clothing, equipment, or other product that contains any statement, symbol, depiction, or reference to a casino gaming operator or any of its affiliates. Violations of this prohibition constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jay Leftwich | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 90 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee General Laws
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB729)
- Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102429D