An Act relative to social card games at municipal senior centers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to allow social card games, such as bridge and poker, to be held at municipal senior centers in Massachusetts. Currently, regulations surrounding card games may restrict their operation in these settings. The bill aims to clarify and potentially ease these restrictions, enabling seniors to participate in these activities.
Key provisions
- Allows social card games at municipal senior centers.
- Clarifies regulations regarding card games at senior centers.
- Permits the operation of card games without requiring licensing (potentially).
- Focuses on social card games, specifically mentioning bridge and poker.
- Addresses existing restrictions on card games at senior centers.
Who is affected
- Senior citizens
- Municipal senior centers
- Local government officials
- Elder Affairs Committee
Notable changes
- Potentially removes restrictions on card games at senior centers.
- May standardize regulations for these activities.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Donald R. Berthiaume Jr.
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