Amendment #1 to H4743

Harm Reduction Transparency Relative to Problem Gambling

Mr. Scanlon of North Attleborough moves to amend the bill by adding the following section: SECTION XXXX. Subsection (a) of section 12 of Chapter 23N is hereby amended by striking the following words:-

 

“and (x) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent a person under 21 years old from placing a wager.”

and inserting in place thereof the following words:-

“(x) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent a person under 21 years old from placing a wager; and (xi) submit reports to the Commission every six months on the steps taken to prevent problem gambling and gambling addiction, and meet with the Commission at a public meeting of the Commission every six months in person to deliver such reports.