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IA HF850

IA HF850
A bill for an act relating to illegal gaming, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 21.)

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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
05/15/2025
Crossed Over
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 expands Iowa's illegal gaming 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 bettor's identity. The bill amends existing law to explicitly prohibit these activities, adding them to the list of illegal gaming actions under Section 725.7. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal to participate in proxy betting or account sharing, and expands the existing prohibitions on wagering to include these new forms of deceptive gambling practices. The bill maintains the existing penalty structure for illegal gaming, which ranges from a serious misdemeanor to a class "C" felony depending on the amount of money involved and whether it is a first or subsequent offense. By adding these specific definitions and prohibitions, the bill aims to close potential loopholes in current gambling regulations and prevent individuals from concealing their identities while participating in gambling activities.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Public Safety (House)

Last Action

Rereferred to Public Safety. H.J. 1221. (on 05/15/2025)
(3 Companion Bills)

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