H481

To encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Encourages capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities in Massachusetts.

This bill proposes to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities by allowing category 2 licensees to invest a minimum of $7.5 million instead of paying a fee. This change aims to stimulate economic growth and development in the sports wagering sector within the state.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 13, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

Nov 13, 2025

11:00 AM

Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies Hearing

History

Mar 23

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5269

Dec 4, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026

Nov 13, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time