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IN SB0388

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2014

Primary Sponsor

Earline Rogers

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Origin

Senate

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes Gary-based riverboat operators to relocate gaming operations from docked riverboats to inland casinos located within Gary, subject to compliance with building codes and gaming commission safety requirements.

  • Prohibits a licensed owner from simultaneously operating gaming at both an inland casino and a docked riverboat.

  • Eliminates the requirement for gaming commission approval before relocating gaming operations and prohibits the commission from charging fees for such relocations.

  • Adds inland casinos operated under this law to the definition of "riverboat" for gaming purposes, with exemptions from certain operational requirements applicable to docked riverboats.

  • Effective July 1, 2014.

Legislative Description

Riverboat operations in Gary.

Last Action

First Reading: Referred to Public Policy

1/14/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/14/2014

Full Bill Text

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