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MA S1275
Bill
AI Summary
- Amends Chapter 271 of Massachusetts General Laws to permit low-stakes wagering on recreational games at municipal and town senior centers
- Covers card games and games of chance including poker, pinochle, bridge, rummy, canasta, hearts, dominoes, cribbage, and recreational bingo
- Limits individual player contributions to $5 or less per session and maximum winnings to $20 per game or session
- Requires all wagered money to be distributed to players by session end, with no profits taken by organizers or venue operators
- Prohibits prosecution, arrest, or conviction of any person for hosting or playing these recreational games in public or private settings
Legislative Description
Relative to recreational games at senior centers
Last Action
Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2886
12/18/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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