Amendment #3 to H3977

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in retail sports betting

Representatives Ramos of Springfield and Tyler of Boston move to amend the bill Section 21. The commission shall conduct a study into the feasibility of allowing retail locations in the commonwealth to operate sports wagering kiosks. The commission shall study issues including, but not limited to: (i) the economic impact that approving this chapter will have on retail establishments that serve alcohol, such as restaurants and bars; (ii) what retail locations have the ability to operate a sports wagering kiosk; (iii) the economic impacts to the commonwealth of authorizing retail locations to operate a sports wagering kiosk; (iv) the public health and safety impacts to the commonwealth of authorizing this method of sports wagering; (v) the potential effect this method of sports wagering will have on problem gaming or gambling; (vi) the impact of this method of sports wagering on minors; (vii) the economic impact of authorizing this method of sports wagering on businesses owned by people of color; (viii) the public health and economic impact of this method of sports wagering as an alternative to the current black market, particularly in communities far from authorized in-person options; and (ix) recommendations to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion are included in this method of sports wagering. The commission shall report its findings to the clerks of the House and Senate, House and Senate Committees on Ways and Means, and the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies no later than December 31, 2022.

Additional co-sponsor(s) added to Amendment #3, as changed to H3977

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in retail sports betting