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Bill > H0913
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Introduced
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to amend 13 V.S.A. chapter 51 to ensure that the criminal prohibition of wagering activities includes offering prediction market securities or commodities that are contingent on the outcome of events related to sports, contests, natural persons, politics and campaigns, disasters, war, all-hazards, or death. This bill also proposes to amend 9 V.S.A. chapter 101 to ensure that agreements for these contingent securities or commodities are deemed void and subject to civil H.913 action for recovery of lost money. This bill also proposes to amend Vermont’s sports wagering statutes to add a per-wager fee of $0.50 for all wagers made through the State’s sports wagering operators.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen existing laws by explicitly prohibiting the offering of "prediction market securities" or commodities that are tied to the outcome of various events, including sports, politics, disasters, and even death, by including them within the scope of criminal wagering prohibitions. Furthermore, it seeks to invalidate any agreements related to these types of contingent securities or commodities, allowing individuals to pursue civil action to recover any money lost. In addition to these prohibitions, the bill proposes to introduce a new fee of $0.50 for every wager placed through the state's authorized sports wagering operators.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Tom Stevens (D)*,
Angela Arsenault (D),
Tiff Bluemle (D),
Carolyn Branagan (R),
Scott Campbell (D),
Ela Chapin (D),
Troy Headrick (D),
Kate Logan (D),
Jim Masland (D),
Woody Page (R),
Phil Pouech (D),
Robin Scheu (D),
Laura Sibilia (I),
Last Action
Read first time and referred to the Committee on Government Operations and Military Affairs (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.913 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0913/H-0913%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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