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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
To regulate sports wagering
AI Summary
This bill authorizes and regulates sports wagering in Massachusetts. It establishes four types of sports wagering licenses (Category S1, S2, SH, and SM) with varying requirements and privileges. The bill grants the Massachusetts Gaming Commission the authority to regulate sports wagering, including setting rules for permitted wagers, security measures, and procedures for addressing suspected cheating or irregularities. It also prohibits certain individuals, such as athletes and sports officials, from placing sports wagers. The bill imposes a 10% tax on gross sports wagering revenue for in-person bets and a 12% tax for online bets, with a portion of the revenue dedicated to a Collegiate Health, Wellness, and Education Fund. Overall, this bill aims to establish a legal and regulated framework for sports wagering in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (22)
Brian Ashe (D),
Nick Boldyga (R),
Pete Capano (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Paul Feeney (D),
Mike Finn (D),
Carlos González (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Mike Moore (D),
David Nangle (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Jeff Roy (D),
Mike Rush (D),
Todd Smola (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
José Tosado (D),
John Velis (D),
James Welch (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/12/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4559 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4559.pdf |
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