SB270 Alabama 2017 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, there are no regulations relating to fantasy contests
This bill would establish the Fantasy Contests Act. This bill would provide for the registration of certain fantasy sports operators conducting fantasy sports contests within the state. This bill would require the implementation of procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest players and would provide for penalties for violations of the act. This bill would also exempt fantasy contests from the state prohibition against gambling
Relating to regulating fantasy contests; to establish the Fantasy Contests Act; to provide definitions of certain terms; to require registration of certain fantasy contest operators; to require certain fantasy contest operators to implement procedures for consumer protection of fantasy contest players; to provide penalties for violations of the act; and to exempt fantasy contests from the prohibition against gambling.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2017 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Tourism and Marketing |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 8, 2017 | Room 316 at 11:30 | Senate T&M Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | SB270 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |