H8217

Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8217 prohibits wagering on greyhound or dog races, effective January 1, 2027.

Rhode Island H8217 amends existing law to prohibit anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place. This prohibition takes effect on January 1, 2027. The bill also authorizes the division of gaming and athletics licensing to issue rules and regulations for the supervision of dog racing operations in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Apr 9

12:00 AM

House Finance Hearing

History

Apr 9

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 3

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/09/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance