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IA SF395
A bill for an act relating to illegal gaming, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 1097.)
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Introduced
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to illegal gaming. Under current law, a person is prohibited from engaging in the acts outlined in Code section 725.7(1). A person who violates these prohibitions is guilty of illegal gaming and is subject to criminal penalties. The bill defines “account sharing” and “proxy betting” and includes those activities in the list of activities considered illegal gaming. The bill also includes in the activities considered illegal gaming the act of delivering anything of value to place as a wager in a pari-mutuel pool or other authorized system of wagering after receiving that thing of value, for a fee, outside of a gambling structure. A person guilty of illegal gaming commits an offense ranging from a serious misdemeanor to a class “C” felony based on the sum of money or value of other property involved and whether the offense was a first or repeat offense. Illegal gaming in the fourth degree ($100 or less) constitutes a serious misdemeanor for a first offense, an aggravated misdemeanor for a second offense, a class “D” felony for a third offense, and a class “C” felony for a fourth or subsequent offense. Illegal gaming in the third degree ($100 to $500) constitutes an aggravated misdemeanor for a first offense, a class “D” felony for a second offense, and a class “C” felony for a third or subsequent offense. Illegal gaming in the second degree ($500 to $5,000) constitutes a class “D” felony for a first offense and a class “C” felony for a second or subsequent offense. Illegal gaming in the first degree (more than $5,000) constitutes a class “C” felony. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than two years and a fine of at least $855 but not more than $8,540. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245. A class “C” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than 10 years and a fine of at least $1,370 but not more than $13,660.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Iowa's gambling laws by introducing and defining two new terms: "account sharing" and "proxy betting". Account sharing is defined as an agreement between two or more people to share access to a gambling account with the intent of concealing a person's identity, while proxy betting involves placing a wager on behalf of another person to hide the true bettor's identity. The bill amends existing legal code to explicitly prohibit these activities, adding them as specific violations under section 725.7, which deals with illegal gambling activities. By expanding the definition of prohibited gambling practices, the bill aims to prevent individuals from circumventing existing gambling regulations and maintain the integrity of gambling operations in Iowa. The modifications apply to gambling games and sports wagering, and violations of these new provisions would be considered illegal under state law, potentially subjecting offenders to legal penalties.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Judiciary (S)
Last Action
Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 640. (on 03/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF395 |
| Fiscal Note - Sports Wagering, Prohibited Activities | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/FN/1523289.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF395.html |
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