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MA H 496

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An Act protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry

Massachusetts · 2025-2026 Regular Session (194th General Court) · lower

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Did MA H 496 pass?

Not yet. MA H 496 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-23): Accompanied a study order, see H5269

What is MA H 496 about?

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to the gaming industry of the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Who sponsors MA H 496?

Jeffrey N. Roy is the primary sponsor of MA H 496.

Description

By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to the gaming industry of the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-03-23 — Accompanied a study order, see H5269
Bill type
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Sponsors

  • Jeffrey N. Royprimary

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-03-23

    Accompanied a study order, see H5269

  2. 2025-12-04

    Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026

  3. 2025-11-13

    Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

  4. 2025-10-31

    Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2

  5. 2025-02-27

    Senate concurred

  6. 2025-02-27

    Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies

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Official source

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H496

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