BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5169: Fantasy sports/skill

Classifying fantasy sports contests as contests of skill.

Summary

Provides that fantasy competitions are considered games of skill and not gambling for purposes of the Gambling Act.
Defines fantasy competitions.
Provides certain conditions regarding prizes and the determination of the contest winner.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5169), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to fantasy sports contests;

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

Jan 8, 2018Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Labor & Commerce.
Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jan 16, 2017First reading, referred to Commerce, Labor & Sports.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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