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IA SF395
Bill
AI Summary
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Defines "account sharing" as an agreement between two or more persons to share access to a gambling or sports wagering account with the purpose of concealing a person's identity
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Defines "proxy betting" as wagering activity where one person places a wager on behalf of another person with intent to hide the bettor's identity
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Adds proxy betting and account sharing to the list of prohibited activities under Iowa's illegal gaming statutes
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Expands illegal gaming prohibitions to include delivering anything of value received outside a gambling structure to place wagers in pari-mutuel pools or other authorized wagering systems
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Penalties for violations range from a serious misdemeanor (up to 1 year confinement, $430-$2,560 fine) to a class "C" felony (up to 10 years confinement, $1,370-$13,660 fine) based on the amount of money involved and prior offenses
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to illegal gaming, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 1097.)
Last Action
Rereferred to Public Safety. H.J. 1221.
5/15/2025