Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 661: Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 661 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Va. Small Business Economic Dev. Act; established, regulation and taxation of skill game machines. Primary sponsor: Aaron Rouse (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Vetoed by Governor.
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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 skill gaming devices; penalties. Authorizes and specifies the registration and licensing requirements for the manufacture, distribution, operation, hosting, and playing of electronic skill gaming devices, as defined in the bill, under the regulatory authority of the Virginia Lottery. The bill imposes a 25 percent tax on all gross profits generated from the play of such electronic skill gaming devices and provides for the use of such tax proceeds after deposit in the Virginia Gaming Commerce and Development Fund, established in the bill. The bill also imposes criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law and regulations related to electronic skill gaming devices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rouse | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Christie Craig | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Vetoed by Governor
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB661)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB661ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB661)
- Conference report agreed to by Senate
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (23-Y 15-N 0-A)
- Reconsideration of conference report agreed to by Senate (38-Y 0-N 0-A)
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