H 496
An Act protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry
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Bill overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry,’ aims to safeguard and support the state’s existing gaming sector. It seeks to ensure the stability and continued growth of this industry within Massachusetts. The bill’s specific details are currently under consideration, with a scheduled hearing to gather input and assess potential impacts. It is part of a series of similar legislative efforts focused on the gaming industry.
Key provisions
- Scheduled hearing to gather input on the gaming industry.
- Potential study order (referenced in H5269) to examine the industry.
- Related to economic development and emerging technologies.
- Part of a series of similar bills addressing the gaming industry.
- Concerns the stability and growth of the Commonwealth’s gaming industry.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts gaming industry stakeholders
- Economic Development and Emerging Technologies sector
- Massachusetts residents and businesses
Notable changes
- The bill is part of a series of similar legislative efforts.
- A study order (H5269) is linked to the bill's purpose.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill H.496 194th (Current)
An Act protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to the gaming industry of the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
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Presenter: Jeffrey N. Roy
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.496
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/31/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/13/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/4/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| 3/23/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5269 |
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