MA H3276

Revenue from Category 1 casino licensees (large resort casinos) in the form of property taxes or payments in lieu of taxes must be distributed equally among all wards or precincts in the host municipality

Funds must be spent on three specific purposes: public safety facilities and personnel, economic development, or infrastructure improvements within each ward or precinct

Applies to payments made under standard property tax law (Chapters 59 and 60), community host agreements, or Chapter 121A urban redevelopment agreements

Mayors must annually present a specific line item appropriation to the City Council for each ward detailing how casino-related revenue will be allocated

Adds new Section 72 to Chapter 23K (the Massachusetts Gaming Act)