H 417 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to supporting veterans organizations

This bill allows federally chartered veterans' organizations in Massachusetts to operate a small gaming establishment with up to five video gaming machines. The law defines these organizations as those incorporated by the U.S. Congress and lists specific restrictions, such as limiting bets to $2, capping maximum wins at $599, and restricting access to members and their guests over 21. Under the new rules, employees cannot receive payment for operating the machines, and all games must be monitored by a central computer system that only accepts cash. The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is responsible for issuing licenses to eligible organizations, while local authorities retain the power to suspend or revoke those licenses if necessary.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2024
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Mar 4, 2024
Floor votes

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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
lower
0 primary · 18 co-sponsors

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