AN ACT relating to responsible gambling. [HB-781]
[Gaming ]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 230 to require tracks licensed by the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation to implement programs that promote responsible gambling.
HB-781: AN ACT relating to responsible gambling.
Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Gentry
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (h) on 02/27/2025
AN ACT relating to fantasy contests. [HB-742]
[Consumer Protection ]
[Gaming ]
[Technology and Innovation ]
[Taxes ]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 230 to authorize the corporation to regulate the conduct of fantasy contest operators; require the use of geolocation technology; require fantasy contest operators to implement procedures to prevent fraud, abuse, and money laundering; require notification to the corporation for a confirmed breach of a sport's governing body's internal rules and codes of conduct, conduct that corrupts any outcome, and confirmed illegal activities; establish licensing requirements for a fantasy contest operator; allow the corporation
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HB-742: AN ACT relating to fantasy contests.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Meredith
To Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (h) on 02/27/2025
AN ACT relating to charitable gaming. [SB-190]
[Gaming ]
Amend KRS 238.540 to allow a charitable gaming volunteer to serve at up to six charitable gaming events or sessions per week; amend KRS 238.545 to allow a licensed charitable organization to conduct up to three bingo sessions per week over the course of up to 15 total hours per week; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.
SB-190: AN ACT relating to charitable gaming.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael Nemes
Signed By Governor (acts Ch. 28) on 03/18/2025
AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and declaring an emergency. [HB-566]
[Gaming ]
[Finance ]
[Budget and Spending ]
[Alcoholic Beverages ]
Amend various sections of KRS Chapters 230 and 238, relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation, to define "Kentucky quarter horse purse fund," "proof of wagers," "unclaimed pari-mutuel winning ticket," and "unredeemed pari-mutuel voucher"; confirm the corporation's jurisdiction over racing and gaming entities; require an annual audit of the corporation by a qualified auditing entity and reduce audits by the Auditor of Public Accounts to once every four years; grant the corporation flexibility in promulgating administrative regulations;
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HB-566: AN ACT relating to the Kentucky Horse Racing and Gaming Corporation and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Osborne
Delivered To Secretary Of State (acts Ch. 124) on 03/28/2025
HJR-137: Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees.
Sponsored by: Rep. Charlie Geren
Read First Time on 03/19/2025
You have voted HJR-137: Proposing a constitutional amendment, to be submitted to the voters of Texas for approval, authorizing the legislature to strictly regulate and authorize casino gaming and sports wagering by general law and establishing certain requirements for such law, including imposition of a tax on casino gaming and sports wagering revenue, requiring licensing of casino gaming and sports wagering operators, and requiring license application fees..
You have voted HJR-134: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to legalize wagering in this state on certain sporting events..
SJR-52: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law; limiting certain taxes and fees.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez
Read First Time on 02/28/2025
You have voted SJR-52: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming on certain lands under state law; limiting certain taxes and fees..
SJR-507: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform.
Sponsored by: Sen. Kyle Schoenfish
Scheduled For Hearing on 02/13/2025
You have voted SJR-507: Proposing and submitting to the voters at the next general election an amendment to the Constitution of the State of South Dakota, providing for wagering on sporting events via mobile or electronic platform..
Relating To Sports Wagering. [SB-1569]
[Gaming ]
[Tourism ]
[Economic Development ]
[Funding ]
[Sports ]
[Public Health ]
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Specifies that sports wagering shall not be considered games of chance or gambling. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
SB-1569: Relating To Sports Wagering.
Sponsored by: Sen. Lynn Decoite
The Committee On Cpn Deferred The Measure. on 02/26/2025
Relating To Sports Wagering. [HB-1308]
[Gaming ]
[Crime ]
[Taxes ]
[Public Health ]
[Law Enforcement ]
[Funding ]
[Public Safety ]
Allows for the regulation of sports wagering by the Department of Law Enforcement. Establishes licensing requirements for sports wagering operators and sports wagering suppliers. Establishes a general excise tax to be levied on sports wagering operator licenses. Establishes the Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund to be administered and expended by the Department of Health. Specifies that legal sports wagering and fantasy sports contests shall not be considered contests of chance or gambling. Authorizes DLE to perform criminal
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HB-1308: Relating To Sports Wagering.
Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd
Bill Scheduled For Conference Committee Meeting On Friday, 04-25-25 12:30pm In Conference Room 411. on 04/24/2025
Relating To Nuisance Abatement. [SB-1531]
[Gaming ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.
SB-1531: Relating To Nuisance Abatement.
Sponsored by: Sen. Donna Kim
Re-referred To Jdc. on 01/31/2025
Relating To Nuisance Abatement. [HB-1219]
[Gaming ]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Offers rights and protections to citizens who bring civil nuisance abatement suits related to illegal gambling. Imposes a mandatory fine of $5,000 for violating nuisance abatement laws related to gambling offenses.
HB-1219: Relating To Nuisance Abatement.
Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Muraoka
Referred To Jha, Referral Sheet 4 on 01/27/2025