Maddy summaryHB 1251 primarily updates Missouri's liquor licensing regulations, not gambling laws (despite its title). It replaces existing liquor control sections with new provisions governing license requirements, penalties for violations, and business conduct rules for liquor sellers. Key changes include: establishing tiered civil penalties based on business size (e.g., $50-$5,000 fines for retailers), requiring licensees to remove gambling devices within 10 days upon notice, and mandating referral of suspected illegal gambling activity to the Missouri Gaming Commission. The bill directly affects licensed liquor retailers, wholesalers, and solicitors by modifying enforcement procedures and financial penalties.
Rep. Scott Cupps
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Modifies provisions relating to illegal gambling
In committee Mar 5, 2025
0 co-sponsors
Modifies the definition of slot machine, as it relates to gambling offenses
Maddy summaryHB 1250 updates the legal definition of "slot machine" to include devices with a preset payout rate (even if players cannot view outcomes), devices that can be converted to function as slot machines, and machines that deliver value based on chance. This change clarifies which gambling devices fall under existing regulations, directly affecting casinos, gambling operators, and law enforcement agencies responsible for enforcing gambling laws. The bill does not create new penalties but ensures devices with fixed payout structures or conversion potential are properly classified under current gambling statutes. It focuses on precise definition rather than altering enforcement or licensing procedures.
In committee Mar 5, 2025
0 co-sponsors
In committee May 12, 2023
1 co-sponsor
In committee May 12, 2023
0 co-sponsors
In committee May 8, 2023
0 co-sponsors
Requires legislative review of administrative rules expected to cost more than $250,000 to implement
In committee Apr 24, 2023
0 co-sponsors
In committee Apr 20, 2023
0 co-sponsors
In committee Apr 5, 2023
0 co-sponsors
In committee Oct 4, 2022
0 co-sponsors
In committee Oct 4, 2022
0 co-sponsors
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