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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

Michael D. Brady

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities.

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PETITION OF:

SENATE DOCKET, NO. 2419        FILED ON: 1/17/2025

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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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An Act to encourage capital investment in retail sports wagering facilities.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

SECTION 1. Section 3 of chapter 23N of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out the last clause in the definition of “Category 2 license” and inserting in place thereof the following:-

provided further, a category 2 licensee may, in lieu of the fee in section 5(f), make a capital investment of not less than $7,500,000 in a sports wagering facility.