Bill Summary

HB 953 Gambling (2025 Session)
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Sponsors
by Barnaby
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Summary
Gambling: Revises policy & reporting requirements for slot machine gaming licensure; prohibits betting on athletic contests with knowledge that results are prearranged or predetermined; prohibits false personation of personnel of Florida Gaming Control Commission; revises criminal penalties for numerous offenses; prohibits trafficking in slot machines or parts; prohibits transportation of specified numbers of persons or persons of certain ages for purpose of facilitating illegal gambling; prohibits certain offenses related to Internet gambling; prohibits specified gambling or gaming advertisements; provides construction; preempts to state regulation of gaming, gambling, lotteries, or any activities described in specified provisions. Effective Date: October 1, 2025
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committees of reference
» H Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
   H Criminal Justice Subcommittee
   H Budget Committee
   H Commerce Committee
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Actions
02/24/25
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Filed
03/02/25
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Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Budget Committee; Commerce Committee
03/02/25
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Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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bill text & filed amendments
0953
Filed on 02/24/25
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Statute Citations
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