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MI HB5849

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Aaron Miller

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 310c to the Michigan Penal Code (1931 PA 328) to create an exemption from gambling laws for participation in fantasy or simulation sports games and educational games or contests.

  • Exemption applies only when the fantasy or simulation sports game meets the conditions specified in 31 USC 5362(1)(E)(ix), which defines permissible fantasy sports contests under federal law.

  • Limits the exemption to contests where the prize or purse is $3,000.00 or less.

  • Introduced September 8, 2016 by Rep. Miller, A. and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Legislative Description

Crimes; gambling; fantasy sports betting; allow under certain circumstances. Amends 1931 PA 328 (MCL 750.1 - 750.568) by adding sec. 310c.

Crimes: gambling

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 09/08/2016

9/13/2016

Committee Referrals

Regulatory Reform9/8/2016

Full Bill Text

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