Allows the legislature to authorize pool-selling without profit
This bill amends the state constitution to explicitly allow the legislature to authorize "pool-selling without profit" - meaning community or social betting pools (like those for sports events) where organizers don't take a cut. It directly affects individuals or groups organizing such non-commercial betting pools by creating a legal pathway for them. The key provision adds this specific exception to the constitutional ban on gambling, requiring the legislature to pass laws governing these non-profit pools. It does not authorize commercial gambling or change existing rules for state lotteries, horse racing betting, or casinos.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
OPINION REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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