SB270 Alabama 2017 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Fantasy contests, regulation of, consumer protection measures by operators required, audits, civil penalties, Fantasy Contests Act, established
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, there are no regulations
relating to fantasy contests</p><p class="bill_description">
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</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> 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.
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Subjects
Fantasy Contests
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 |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB270 Alabama 2017 Session - Introduced |