An Act relative to establishing a commission to study gambling winnings
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| Date | Branch | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3/16/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5239↗ |
| 11/18/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM in B-1 and Virtual — Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/17/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in B-1 and Virtual — Hearing location changed |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/18/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 5/15/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/12/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Revenue |
No additional cosponsors.
| Committee | Recommendation | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| J26 | Accompanied | — |
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(a) There shall be established, pursuant to section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws, a special commission to study the threshold amounts for lottery and gambling taxation in the commonwealth. (b) The special commission shall be comprised of the following members: the chairs of the joint committee on revenue or their designees, who shall serve as co-chairs; the chair of the Massachusetts gaming commission or their designee; the state treasurer or their designee; the secretary of administration and finance or their designee; the commissioner of revenue or their designee; 1 member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; 1 member appointed by the president of the senate; and 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the senate. (c) The study shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a review of the amount of lottery and gambling taxation thresholds and the impact it has on the commonwealth; (ii) analysis on the economic implications of lottery and gambling taxation thresholds in the commonwealth; (iii) comprehensive data gathered on lottery and gambling taxation thresholds amounts to inform policy recommendations; and (iv) any recommendations on a more optimal lottery and gambling taxation threshold. (d) The commission shall prepare a report detailing the results of the study, along with any recommendations and any proposed standards and legislation necessary to carry out its recommendations. The report shall be submitted to the: (i) joint committee on revenue; (ii) house and senate committees on ways and means; and (iii) clerks of the house of representatives and senate not later than December 31, 2026.
(a) There shall be established, pursuant to section 2A of chapter 4 of the General Laws, a special commission to study the threshold amounts for lottery and gambling taxation in the commonwealth. (b) The special commission shall be comprised of the following members: the chairs of the joint committee on revenue or their designees, who shall serve as co-chairs; the chair of the Massachusetts gaming commission or their designee; the state treasurer or their designee; the secretary of administration and finance or their designee; the commissioner of revenue or their designee; 1 member appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the house of representatives; 1 member appointed by the president of the senate; and 1 member appointed by the minority leader of the senate. (c) The study shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a review of the amount of lottery and gambling taxation thresholds and the impact it has on the commonwealth; (ii) analysis on the economic implications of lottery and gambling taxation thresholds in the commonwealth; (iii) comprehensive data gathered on lottery and gambling taxation thresholds amounts to inform policy recommendations; and (iv) any recommendations on a more optimal lottery and gambling taxation threshold. (d) The commission shall prepare a report detailing the results of the study, along with any recommendations and any proposed standards and legislation necessary to carry out its recommendations. The report shall be submitted to the: (i) joint committee on revenue; (ii) house and senate committees on ways and means; and (iii) clerks of the house of representatives and senate not later than December 31, 2026.