Generally revise gambling laws
House Bill 639 aimed to generally revise existing gambling laws in the state. The bill proposed to expand the definition of "internet gambling" to include online casinos and transactions involving cryptocurrency. It also sought to revise the procedures for how fines collected from gambling violations are disposed of, directing them to the Department of Justice. Additionally, the legislation intended to update the criminal penalties associated with gambling offenses, affecting individuals and entities involved in gambling activities.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 21, 2025
Last action May 20, 2025
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What changed between versions
LC0888.pdf
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HB0639_1.pdf
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill was renumbered from LC 0888 to HB 639.1 and updated to reflect the 69th Legislature. A new definition for 'House player' was added to clarify who is considered a participant in a card game with a financial stake, which is essential for regulating gambling activities.
Scope change
The bill's scope was expanded by adding a specific definition for 'House player' to clarify eligibility and participation rules in card games.
DEFINITION
Added a new definition for 'House player' to specify a person participating in a card game with a financial relationship.
TECHNICAL
Updated bill number from LC 0888 to HB 639.1 and adjusted the title and header information.
Floor votes · House Mar 6, 2025
How they voted
82–17
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 100
Mar 6, 2025
D
Democratic42
59% Yea
R
Republican58
98% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Mar 6, 2025
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (82-17-1)
house
Mar 1, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Report - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
(H) Committee Executive Action - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Feb 22, 2025
Committee
(H) Referred to Committee - (H) Business and Labor
lower
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced
(H) Introduced
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Vinton
RRepublican
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