S241
An Act relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund
Take action
Record your position on this measure.
Sign in to record your position, submit testimony, or contact your legislator.
Sign in to take action- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill establishes a public health trust fund to address the negative impacts of problem gambling in Massachusetts. It aims to provide resources for prevention, treatment, and research related to gambling addiction. The fund will be supported by revenue generated from gaming activities, including slot machines and sports betting. The legislation seeks to mitigate the social and economic harms associated with gambling.
Key provisions
- Creates a public health trust fund dedicated to problem gambling.
- Directs the fund to support prevention programs.
- Authorizes the fund to provide treatment services for gambling addiction.
- Requires the fund to support research on the impacts of gambling.
- Specifies that the fund’s revenue comes from gaming activities.
- Establishes a process for the fund to distribute resources.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to oversee the fund’s operations.
- Includes a study order related to sports betting impacts (S2810).
Who is affected
- Individuals with gambling addictions
- Families affected by gambling addiction
- Gaming operators
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Public health agencies
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for problem gambling initiatives.
- Links gaming revenue to a public health fund.
- Includes a study order related to sports betting impacts.
Sponsors
Official sponsors from legislative records.
Primary sponsor
Paul R. Feeney
Cosponsors
Adam J. Scanlon
Paul R. Feeney
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
No arguments in favor have been submitted.
Submit yoursArguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
No arguments opposed have been submitted.
Submit yoursRead the latest version inline or switch to a previous version.
Bill S.241 194th (Current)
An Act relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 241) of Paul R. Feeney and Adam J. Scanlon for legislation relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
View Text Print Preview Download PDF
Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Paul R. Feeney
Tabs
Bill History Petitioners Primary Sponsor Summary
Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill S.241
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 6/16/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/23/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 12/8/2025 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2810 |
Similar Bills
H.2416 194th (Current)
An Act relative to gambling addiction
H.4037 194th (Current)
An Act relative to problem gambling
H.4128 194th (Current)
An Act relative to establishing a commission to study gambling winnings
S.302 194th (Current)
An Act addressing economic, health and social harms caused by sports betting
S.1237 194th (Current)
An Act relative to wagering on political outcomes
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The General Court provides this information as a public service and while we endeavor to keep the data accurate and current to the best of our ability, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.