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MI HB6420

MI HB6420
Gaming; other; fantasy contests consumer protection act; create. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 6419'18


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Introduced
10/02/2018
In Committee
12/20/2018
Crossed Over
11/29/2018
Passed
12/21/2018
Dead
Vetoed
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

99th Legislature

Bill Summary

A bill to regulate the conduct of fantasy contests; to protect Michigan participants in fantasy contests; to require licensing of the operators of fantasy contests; to impose fees on the operators of fantasy contests; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; to prohibit violations of this act; to prescribe civil sanctions; and to prescribe penalties.

AI Summary

This bill creates the "Fantasy Contests Consumer Protection Act" to regulate the conduct of fantasy contests in Michigan. The bill requires fantasy contest operators to be licensed by the Michigan Gaming Control Board and imposes various requirements on licensed operators, such as preventing certain individuals from participating, segregating player deposits, and ensuring the integrity of contests. The bill also prohibits unlicensed fantasy contest operations, imposes penalties for violations, and clarifies that fantasy contests conducted under the act do not violate certain state gambling laws.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Vetoed By The Governor 12/28/2018 12/31/18 Addenda (on 12/31/2018)

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