Skill games; exceptions.
SB 694 clarifies that skill-based games (like certain arcade or online games) are considered illegal gambling under state law unless specific existing statutes explicitly permit them. This bill directly affects businesses operating skill-based games by confirming they must comply with current legal exceptions rather than assuming broader permission. The key provision is a straightforward clarification of the existing legal framework, stating that skill games remain illegal unless a specific law already authorizes them. The bill does not create new exceptions but reinforces that authorization must come from existing statutes.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2024
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2024
Last action Nov 19, 2024
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Committee
2
Jan 22, 2024
Committee
Assigned GL&T sub: Gaming
upper
Jan 19, 2024
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws and Technology
upper
Jan 19, 2024
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 24103594D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bill Stanley
RRepublican
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