Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 6048: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 6048 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING. Primary sponsor: Alex Finkelman (Democratic), Stephen Casey (Democratic), Charlene Lima (Democratic), Doc Corvese (Democratic), Scott Slater (Democratic), Bill O'Brien (Democratic), Matthew Dawson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2025): 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Effective 7/1/2026, the state lottery division of gaming stops renewing any existing sports wagering vendor contract. Prior to the expiration of any existing contracts the division shall issue an open invitation for applicants for sports wagering vendors.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Finkelman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 74 |
| Stephen Casey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 50 |
| Charlene Lima | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 14 |
| Doc Corvese | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Scott Slater | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Bill O'Brien | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 54 |
| Matthew Dawson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 05/01/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
- 04/25/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/01/2025)
- 03/07/2025 Introduced, referred to House Finance