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HB5814Introduced in the House

SPORTS WAGERING-FANTASY MKT

Introduced

Introduced by Travis Weaver, District 93

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Amends the Sports Wagering Act. Repeals provisions concerning an exchange wager transaction tax. Repeals the following provisions concerning fantasy contests: (1) provisions providing that fantasy contests do not constitute gambling; (2) provisions concerning licensure of fantasy contest operators; and (3) provisions imposing a privilege tax on the privilege of holding a license to operate fantasy contests under the Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Repeals provisions providing that participants in certain fantasy contests shall not be convicted of gambling. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

September 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Travis Weaver

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Steven Reick

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