MA S964

Bill

Further defining a bona fide coin-operated amusement machine

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation further defining a bona fide coin-operated amusement machine. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill further defines a "bona fide coin-operated amusement machine" as a machine that requires payment and whose operation depends in whole or in part on the skill of the player, regardless of whether it provides an award. It clarifies that such machines can provide rewards in the form of free replays, non-cash merchandise, prizes, toys, gift certificates, or novelties valued at up to $25 per play. The bill also specifies that players can accumulate and carry over points, tokens, vouchers, or tickets that can be redeemed for the allowed rewards. This legislation aims to provide more specific guidance on what constitutes a legal coin-operated amusement machine in Massachusetts.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S964

(6 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S964
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S964.pdf

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