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MS SB2859

Bill

Status

Failed

2/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Polk

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Airport authorities may authorize the use of slot machines in airports under their jurisdiction that offer passenger service, with licensees subject to the Mississippi Gaming Control Act

  • Licensees placing slot machines in airports must pay a $5,000 application fee and a $5,000 annual license fee

  • The bill exempts airport slot machines from the Mississippi Gaming Control Act's requirement that wagers be placed by persons physically present on a licensed vessel or cruise vessel

  • Multiple Mississippi statutes governing gambling prohibitions, liquor permit revocation, and property rights are amended to add exceptions for slot machines in airports authorized under Section 61-3-15

  • Effective date is July 1, 2022

Legislative Description

Gaming; permit airport authorities to authorize slot machines in airports offering passenger service.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/1/2022

Committee Referrals

Gaming1/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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