HB 1467: Gambling
GENERAL BILL by Snyder
Gambling ; Revises contents of report by Florida Gaming Control Commission; prohibits certain employment for period before or during service with commission; revises when commission approval is needed for transfers of stock or other evidence of ownership of certain pari-mutuel permitholders; removes provisions requiring reissuance of escheated permits; prohibits betting on athletic contests with knowledge that results are prearranged or predetermined; revises criminal penalties for specified offenses; requires fantasy sports contests to meet specified requirements; prohibits certain offenses related to games of chance; prohibits trafficking in slot machines, devices, or parts thereof; prohibits transportation of specified numbers of persons or persons of certain ages for purpose of facilitating illegal gambling; preempts to state regulation of gaming, gambling, lotteries, or any activities described in specified provisions.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/28/2025 | House |
• Filed |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H 953 | Gambling | Barnaby | Compare | Last Action: 3/2/2025 H Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee |
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| H 1017 | Gambling | Lopez | Compare | Last Action: 3/2/2025 H Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee |
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| S 1404 | Gambling | Simon | Compare | Last Action: 2/26/2025 S Filed |
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| S 1836 | Gaming Control | Martin | Compare | Last Action: 2/28/2025 S Filed |
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Floor Amendments
Bill Analyses
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No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (26)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 16.712 | Florida Gaming Control Commission authorizations, duties, and responsibilities. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 16.713 | Florida Gaming Control Commission; appointment and employment restrictions. | Page 4 (pdf) |
| 16.715 | Florida Gaming Control Commission standards of conduct; ex parte communications. | Page 7 (pdf) |
| 550.002 | Definitions. | Page 13 (pdf) |
| 550.054 | Application for permit to conduct pari-mutuel wagering. | Page 13 (pdf) |
| 550.09512 | Harness horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. | Page 14 (pdf) |
| 550.09515 | Thoroughbred horse taxes; abandoned interest in a permit for nonpayment of taxes. | Page 15 (pdf) |
| 772.102 | Definitions. | Page 88 (pdf) |
| 838.12 | Bribery in athletic contests. | Page 16 (pdf) |
| 849.01 | Keeping gambling houses, etc. | Page 18 (pdf) |
| 849.02 | Agents or employees of keeper of gambling house. | Page 19 (pdf) |
| 849.03 | Renting house for gambling purposes. | Page 19 (pdf) |
| 849.086 | Cardrooms authorized. | Page 20 (pdf) |
| 849.0932 | Page 20 (pdf) | |
| 849.11 | Plays at games of chance by lot. | Page 22 (pdf) |
| 849.13 | Punishment on second conviction. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 849.14 | Unlawful to bet on result of trial or contest of skill, etc. | Page 24 (pdf) |
| 849.142 | Exempted activities. | Page 23 (pdf) |
| 849.15 | Manufacture, sale, possession, etc., of slot machines or devices prohibited. | Page 25 (pdf) |
| 849.155 | Page 28 (pdf) | |
| 849.157 | Page 30 (pdf) | |
| 849.23 | Penalty for violations of ss. 849.15-849.22. | Page 31 (pdf) |
| 849.47 | Page 31 (pdf) | |
| 849.49 | Page 32 (pdf) | |
| 895.02 | Definitions. | Page 91 (pdf) |
| 921.0022 | Criminal Punishment Code; offense severity ranking chart. | Page 32 (pdf) |
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