Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 756: Casino gaming; eligible host localities.
Vetoed Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Vetoed
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 756 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Casino gaming; eligible host localities. Primary sponsor: Scott Surovell (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 11, 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.
Casino gaming; eligible host localities. Adds Fairfax County to the list of localities eligible to host a casino in the Commonwealth and provides that any proposed site for a casino gaming establishment considered by Fairfax County shall be (i) located within one-quarter of a mile of an existing station on the Metro Silver Line, (ii) part of a coordinated mixed-use project development consisting of no less than 1.5 million square feet, (iii) within two miles of a regional enclosed mall containing not less than 1.5 million square feet of gross building area, and (iv) outside of the Interstate 495 Beltway.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Surovell | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
| Wren Williams | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
“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 (SB756)
- 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 (SB756ER)
- Enrolled
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB756)
- Conference report agreed to by Senate (25-Y 13-N 0-A)
- Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 41-N 0-A)
- Passed by temporarily
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