Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 496: An Act protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 496 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting the Commonwealth’s gaming industry. Primary sponsor: Jeff Roy (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5269.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Roy of Franklin, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 496) of Jeffrey N. Roy relative to the gaming industry of the Commonwealth. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Roy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Norfolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5269
- Reporting date extended to Monday, March 16, 2026
- Hearing rescheduled to 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
- Hearing scheduled for 11/13/2025 from 11:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies