An Act relative to supporting veterans organizations
This bill creates a new license allowing federally chartered veterans' organizations (like the American Legion) to operate limited video gaming machines (VGTs) at their facilities. It permits up to 5 VGTs per location with $2 maximum bets and $599 maximum wins, restricted to members and guests over 21. Licensees must pay a 35% tax on gross profits to the Gaming Revenue Fund, comply with strict background checks, and use a centrally monitored system with no cash handling at machines. The license is valid for 5 years, non-transferable, and requires posting gambling help resources.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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
6
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies
lower
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
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