H755

Relative to social card games at municipal senior centers

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H755 amends the General Laws to clarify rules for social card games at municipal senior centers.

Massachusetts H755 amends Chapter 271 of the General Laws to specify that social card games at municipal senior centers must follow certain rules. These rules include limits on winnings per game, contributions per player, and distribution of money. The bill also clarifies that private establishments may refuse to permit social card games. Importantly, it states that no person can be prosecuted for hosting or playing in a social card game in public or private settings.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

May 12, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5310 (under House Rule 27)

Jun 27, 2025

Joint

Referred, pursuant to an order adopted by the two branches, to the committee on Aging and Independence

Jun 27, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order