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Committee hears bill to decriminalize small‑stakes social gambling
House Committee on Judiciary · January 29, 2026
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Summary
Representative O'Brien explained House Bill 7,197 would decriminalize incidental social gambling (private pools under $100 in residences, taverns or private clubs). The Department of Revenue’s lottery division raised concerns while the ACLU signaled support.
Representative O'Brien presented House Bill 7,197 to the Judiciary Committee, describing it as a measure to decriminalize casual social gaming such as March Madness…
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