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FL H1367

Bill

Status

Failed

3/10/2018

Primary Sponsor

Tourism and Gaming Control Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 849.16, Florida Statutes to revise the definition of "slot machine or device" to include any machine, device, system, or network of devices activated by money, coins, account numbers, codes, or other objects/information that operates based on skill, chance, or unpredictable outcomes

  • Expands the definition to cover devices regardless of whether they provide a preview of the outcome or whether the outcome is known, displayed, or capable of being known to the user

  • Includes within the definition devices that allow users to receive money, credit, tokens, or things of value, or purchase subsequently displayed outcomes with monetary value regardless of whether the value equals, exceeds, or is less than the purchase cost

  • Covers devices that provide additional chances or rights to use the machine, including those available for free play that may also deliver merchandise, entertainment, or other things of value

  • Explicitly includes devices regulated as slot machines under chapter 551, Florida Statutes, and takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Definition of the Term "Slot Machine or Device&quot

Last Action

Died in Messages

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee1/31/2018
Tourism and Gaming Control Subcommittee1/12/2018

Full Bill Text

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