An Act related to deceptive advertising
This bill updates Massachusetts consumer protection laws to include specific rules for online sports betting advertisements. It requires that promotions such as bonus offers, same-game parlays, and risk-free wagers be treated as legally binding bets rather than mere marketing incentives. The change directly affects gaming companies and the state's regulatory framework by ensuring these specific ad types are subject to the same strict standards as other gambling offers.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Feb 12, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Keenan
DDemocratic
Co
Cynthia Creem
DDemocratic
Co
Mark Montigny
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Jehlen
DDemocratic
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