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IN HB1235
Bill
Status
1/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Judy
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AI Summary
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Authorizes video gaming terminals in veterans organizations, fraternal organizations, establishments with on-premises alcohol licenses, and truck stops, with a maximum of 5 terminals per location
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Imposes a 30% tax on adjusted gross receipts from video gaming, with revenue split: 30% to state general fund, 35% to the municipality, and 35% to the county where the establishment is located
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Establishes a licensing structure requiring manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, operators, and establishments to obtain separate licenses with initial fees ranging from $500 (establishments) to $35,000 (out-of-state manufacturers/distributors/suppliers)
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Restricts video gaming to patrons 21 and older, limits maximum wagers to $2 per hand and maximum winnings to $599 per hand, and requires terminals to have 80-95% payout rates
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Allows cities, towns, and counties to pass ordinances prohibiting video gaming within their jurisdiction after June 30, 2026, and prohibits video gaming within 100 feet of schools/places of worship or 1,000 feet of existing casinos
Legislative Description
Video gaming terminals.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/5/2026