H 418 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the use of slot machines in veterans’ organizations for its members and invited guests

This bill would allow veterans' organizations in Massachusetts to operate up to five slot machines on their premises for members and invited guests. It creates a new "limited slot machine license" issued by the Gaming Commission, which is valid for five years and cannot be transferred to another entity. The legislation defines eligible applicants as organizations incorporated by the U.S. Congress and sets a maximum application or renewal fee of $500, with funds going to the state's Gaming Revenue Fund. Under this plan, the Commission would be responsible for registering, inspecting, and testing the machines to ensure compliance.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action May 15, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

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

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
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 · 13 co-sponsors

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