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CT HB06948

Bill

Status

Passed

7/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Planning and Development Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes an Advisory Council on Large Entertainment Venues composed of representatives from entertainment facilities with seating capacity greater than 5,000 persons, with first meeting required by October 1, 2017

  • Requires the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe and Mohegan Tribe of Indians of Connecticut to each designate a representative to the council once they are authorized to operate casino gaming facilities in the state

  • Authorizes the Commissioner of Consumer Protection to adopt regulations for wagering on sporting events to the extent permitted by state and federal law

  • Increases the maximum number of off-track betting branch facilities from 18 to 24, with facilities located in specified municipalities including New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and nine additional locations

  • Requires municipal legislative approval for the location of each off-track betting facility and any additions of simulcasting capability to existing facilities

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Advisory Council On Large Entertainment Venues, The Regulation Of Sports Wagering And The Number Of Off-track Betting Branch Facilities.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

7/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance, Revenue and Bonding5/5/2017
Planning and Development1/25/2017

Full Bill Text

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