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OH SCR17

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/20/2013

Primary Sponsor

Eric Kearney

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Origin

Senate

130th General Assembly (2013-2014)

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to repeal the federal "Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act" (28 U.S.C. 3701 et seq.), which has prohibited states from authorizing sports wagering since January 1, 1993
  • Notes that the federal law permits sports wagering only in states where it was legally permitted before the Act's enactment
  • Seeks to enable sports wagering at casinos in Ohio by ending the federal ban
  • Directs the Senate Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to the President, Congress, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media

Legislative Description

To urge the Congress of the United States to repeal

Last Action

To State Government Oversight & Reform

6/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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