SB555

Generally revise gambling laws

Complete·5/12/25

Montana SB555 revises gambling laws, including defining internet gambling, modifying fines, and updating criminal penalties.

Montana SB555 amends gambling laws by expanding the definition of "internet gambling" to include online casinos, except those that do not allow currency use. It also includes cryptocurrency in the definition of internet gambling. The bill revises the disposal of fines to credit the Department of Justice and updates criminal penalties for gambling violations, introducing misdemeanor and felony crimes. The changes affect operators, distributors, and participants in gambling activities within Montana.

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Roll Call Votes

88 Yea

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 15, 2025

10:00 AM

House Business and Labor Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

8:30 AM

Senate Business, Labor and Economic Affairs Hearing

History

May 16, 2025

Senate

Chapter Number Assigned

May 12, 2025

Senate

(S) Signed by Governor

May 5, 2025

House

(H) Signed by Speaker