BILL · 2007–08 SESSION

SB 6597: Minimum age for gambling

Increasing the minimum age for gambling.

Summary

  • The minimum age for engaging in a wagering activity regulated by the Gambling Commission, wagering on horse races, and purchasing lottery tickets is increased to 21 years of age.

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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2008
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jim Hargrove (D-24)
Introduced
January 18, 2008 in the Senate
Last action
January 18, 2008
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to increasing the minimum age for gambling;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jim Hargrove (D-24)

3 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. First reading, referred to Labor, Commerce, Research & Development.

SB 6597 in other sessions

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