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House panel approves repeal of statute criminalizing commercial fortune‑telling after close votes and debate
Summary
House Bill 15 62, which would repeal a law that criminalizes for‑profit fortune‑telling, passed the House Judiciary Committee after a failed motion to table. The committee recorded final passage 14–12; counsel said the bill takes effect in 60 days.
The House Judiciary Committee voted 14–12 to report House Bill 15 62, which would repeal a statute that makes it a crime for business owners to provide fortune‑telling services for profit.
Representative Scott, sponsor of the bill, said constituents asked for the repeal because the law "unfairly targets fortune telling and other amusements," and called…
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