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S597Introduced in the Senate

Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.

IntroducedSenate Budget and Appropriations

Introduced by James Beach, District 6

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.

Where it stands

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

October 15, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Judiciary Committee: Reported Favorably · October 15, 2026

11

Yes

0

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

11 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

  2. Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee

  3. Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

  4. Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

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