Committee clears COAM industry cleanup bill after lengthy industry explanation
Mar 24, 2026
Mar 24, 2026
The committee advanced a substitute to House Bill 903 to clarify regulation of coin‑operated amusement machines (COAMs), including hybrid machine limits, noncash redemption rules for tournaments, progressive discipline, and appeals to business court; industry representatives supported the cleanup and the substitute passed unanimously.
The full story
A committee substitute for House Bill 903 drew extended explanation from the presenter and supportive testimony from industry representatives aimed at tightening COAM regulation and protecting lottery revenue.
Sign up to keep reading.
Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.
or
Free account
Keep reading for free
Create a free account to finish this story and see the video, transcript and key details.
Continue with GoogleContinue with emailAlready have an account? Log in →