Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
S 298: An Act to allow peer-to-peer cardrooms
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 298 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts Senate on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act to allow peer-to-peer cardrooms. Primary sponsor: Paul Feeney (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 18, 2025): Accompanied a study order (under JR10), see S2885.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Mr. Feeney, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 298) of Paul R. Feeney for legislation to provide additional entertainment choices for the residents and visitors of the commonwealth, promote tourism, and provide additional revenues through the authorization of the playing of certain games at facilities known as cardrooms which are to be located at licensed pari-mutuel facilities. Economic Development and Emerging Technologies.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Feeney | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bristol and 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 (under JR10), see S2885
- 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
- House concurred
- Referred to the committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies