StateVirginia

SB 604: Charitable gaming; common interest communities, bingo.

Tara DurantIntroduced

SB 604 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactModerate impact 40/100

Bill summary

Official

Charitable gaming; common interest communities; bingo. Allows common interest communities that qualify for deductions pursuant to § 277 of the Internal Revenue Code and that are solely available to residents age 55 or older to become qualified organizations, subject to certain registration requirements, for the purpose...

Key analysis

Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Risks

  • no direct environmental impact identified

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • new recreational gaming options for specific communities
  • potential for small-scale charitable fundraising

Risks

  • new registration and compliance burdens for common interest boards

Society

Positive Outlook
60%

Benefits

  • increases social and recreational opportunities for seniors
  • facilitates community engagement in age-restricted developments

Risks

  • requires management of gaming regulatory standards within residential communities
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

Potential for increased administrative burden and compliance oversight for small community boards.

Limitation

Analysis based on bill abstract; full text not reviewed.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Continued from last session

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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