SB114 Alabama 2016 Session
Bill Summary
This bill would establish the Fantasy Contests Act to regulate the operation of fantasy or simulated contests in this state
This bill would require fantasy contest operators to implement procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest players, would require audits of fantasy contest operators, and would provide for civil penalties for violations
This bill would also exempt fantasy contests from criminal penalties associated with gambling activity
To establish the Fantasy Contests Act, to regulate fantasy and simulated contests; to provide for the definition of terms; to require certain fantasy contest operators to implement procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest players; to require an audit of fantasy contest operators; to provide civil penalties for violations; to provide for enforcement by the Attorney General; and to exempt fantasy contests from certain criminal penalties associated with gambling activity.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2016 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| February 17, 2016 | S | Pending third reading on day 7 Favorable from Judiciary with 1 substitute |
| February 17, 2016 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar with 1 substitute and |
| February 2, 2016 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | February 17, 2016 | Committee Room 325 at 00:00 | Senate JUDY Public Hearing |
| Hearing | February 17, 2016 | Committee Room 325 at 00:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | February 17, 2016 | Committee Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | February 17, 2016 | Committee Room 727 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB114 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |