HB729
Casino gaming; marketing or advertising to persons younger than 21 years of age prohibited, penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Feb. 3, 2026
House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N)
Chief Patron:
Jay Leftwich (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) any of its affiliates. Violations of this prohibition constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102429D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/26/2026 - House: Assigned HGL sub: ABC/Gaming
- 01/27/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB729)
- 02/02/2026 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 02/03/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 1-N)
