Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 159: Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 159 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution. Primary sponsor: Russet Perry (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2026): Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools and in addition to the current distribution required under law, 0.025 percent each shall be distributed to the Shenandoah County Agricultural Foundation and the Great Meadow Foundation to support the promotion, education, maintenance, and safety of horse racing at such facilities. The bill also increases the distribution percentage provided from the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools to the Problem Gambling Treatment and Support Fund from 0.01 percent to 0.025 percent.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Russet Perry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Continued to next session in Finance and Appropriations (13-Y 2-N)
- Reported from General Laws and Technology with amendment and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (15-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB159)
- Senate subcommittee offered
- Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
- Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101993D