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S3048Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate Labor and Gaming

Introduced by Mark McKenney, District 30

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Official description

SPORTS, RACING, AND ATHLETICS -- DOG RACING IN BURRILLVILLE, LINCOLN, AND WEST GREENWICH - 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.

Where it stands

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

March 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study · March 18, 2026

7

Yes

0

No

2

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9 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, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming

  2. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

  3. Meeting postponed (03/11/2026)

  4. Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)

  5. Committee recommended measure be held for further study

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