BILL · 2015–16 SESSION
HB 2370: Fantasy sports games ban
Prohibiting fantasy sports games.
Summary
- Declares fantasy sports games in which a participant provides valuable consideration of any kind a prohibited form of illegal gambling.
- Makes offering for play, operating, or advertising a fantasy sports game in the State of Washington punishable as a class C felony and a violation of the Consumer Protection Act.
From the House Bill Analysis 2016 (HB 2370), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedJan 12, 2016
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Christopher Hurst (D-31)
- Introduced
- January 12, 2016 in the House
- Last action
- March 10, 2016
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to prohibiting fantasy sports games;
Sponsors
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Commerce & Gaming (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
HB 2370 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 2370 (2025–26) Housing assessment & support
- HB 2370 (2023–24) Traffic safety ed./rural
- HB 2370 (2019–20) Growth mngmt board standing
- HB 2370 (2017–18) Public works board members
- HB 2370 (2013–14) Real estate brokers
- HB 2370 (2011–12) State transportation system
- HB 2370 (2009–10) Education programs/budget
- HB 2370 (2007–08) Emergency assistance account