HB5140

FAMILY AMUSEMENT WAGERING ACT

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

HB5140 prohibits family amusement establishments from facilitating wagering on amusement devices and advertising such wagering.

HB5140, known as the Family Amusement Wagering Prohibition Act, prohibits owners or operators of family amusement establishments from facilitating wagering on amusement devices. It also bans advertising that promotes wagering on these devices. The Act defines "amusement device" as games or machines activated by currency or a similar device, including games of skill, chance, or a combination of both. However, it exempts certain games like crane games, redemption machines, and bona fide contests of skill.

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History

Feb 10

House

First Reading

Feb 10

House

Referred to Rules Committee

Feb 5

House

Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech