Loading chat...

MA S1275

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Velis

Click for details

Origin

Senate

194th General Court

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

No bill text available