Rhode Island · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1017: AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- VIDEO LOTTERY GAMES, TABLE GAMES AND SPORTS WAGERING
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1017 is a bill introduced in the Rhode Island Senate on May 2, 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: Walter Felag (Democratic), Melissa Murray (Democratic), Matt LaMountain (Democratic), David Tikoian (Democratic), Frank Ciccone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 30, 2025): 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows the two (2) gaming facilities in the state to livestream images of gaming-related activities to one or more external jurisdictions for the purpose of facilitating external game play activities in external jurisdictions where gaming is permitted.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walter Felag | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Melissa Murray | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Matt LaMountain | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 31 |
| David Tikoian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Frank Ciccone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- 06/30/2025 Signed by Governor
- 06/25/2025 Transmitted to Governor
- 06/20/2025 House passed Sub A in concurrence
- 06/18/2025 Placed on House Calendar (06/20/2025)
- 06/12/2025 Senate passed Sub A
- 06/10/2025 Placed on Senate Calendar (06/12/2025)
- 06/10/2025 Committee recommends passage of Sub A
- 06/06/2025 Proposed Substitute
- 06/06/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (06/10/2025)
- 05/20/2025 Meeting postponed (05/21/2025)
- 05/16/2025 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
- 05/02/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming