HB639

Generally revise gambling laws

Failed·5/20/25
Introduced Text

Montana HB639 revises gambling laws, including defining internet gambling to include online casinos and cryptocurrency transactions, and altering.

Montana HB639 generally revises gambling laws by updating the definition of "internet gambling" to include online casinos and cryptocurrency transactions. It specifies that fines and penalties for gambling law violations must be deposited in the Department of Justice's operating budget. The bill also revises criminal penalties for illegal gambling activities and updates the disposal of fines and penalties. It amends definitions and sections of the Montana Code Annotated to reflect these changes.

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Roll Call Votes

42 Yea

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57 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 25, 2025

7:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

House

(H) Died in Process

Mar 12, 2025

House

(H) Missed Deadline for General Bill Transmittal

Mar 7, 2025

House

(H) Scheduled for 3rd Reading