Environment
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- no direct environmental impact identified
Risks
- no direct environmental impact identified
StateVirginiaIntroduced
SB 604: Charitable gaming; common interest communities, bingo.
Tara Durant
SB 604 status: Introduced — Continued from last session (updated Jul 21, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
60OUT OF 100
Score:60/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 40/100
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Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
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 purposes of conducting bingo in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Impact analysis
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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
Technology Industry
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Potential for increased administrative burden and compliance oversight for small community boards.
Analysis scope
Analysis based on bill abstract; full text not reviewed.
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