North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 688 — ENOUGH/Gaming Machines.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

114 added · 112 removed

Plain-language change summary

The most significant change in House Bill 688 is the cleanup of language regarding the seizure and disposal of property used in illegal gambling. The updated version clarifies how moneys and items linked to betting activities will be handled, specifically stressing that items used exclusively for gambling will be destroyed while others will be sold. This matters because it ensures that the process of managing seized property is clear and consistent, potentially preventing misuse of funds and better protecting the interests of local governments.

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA H.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 H 1 HOUSE BILL 688 Short Title:
688 Apr 10, 2019 SESSION 2019 HOUSE PRINCIPAL CLERK H D HOUSE BILL DRH10385-SA-10 Short Title:
For a complete list of sponsors, refer to the North Carolina General Assembly web site.
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO END NUISANCES OF UNLAWFUL GAMING HOUSES BY REQUIRING PAYMENT OF STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FEES FOR SEIZED GAMING MACHINES, AUTHORIZING SEIZURE OF VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT ILLEGALGAMING MACHINES, MODIFYING THE DEFINITIONS OF VIDEO GAMING MACHINE AND ELECTRONIC SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES, AND MODIFYING THE PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF CERTAIN GAMING MACHINES.
Judiciary, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House April 11, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO END NUISANCES OF UNLAWFUL GAMING HOUSES BY REQUIRING PAYMENT OF STORAGE AND DISPOSAL FEES FOR SEIZED GAMING MACHINES, AUTHORIZING SEIZURE OF VEHICLES USED TO TRANSPORT ILLEGALGAMING MACHINES, MODIFYING THE DEFINITIONS OF VIDEO GAMING MACHINE AND ELECTRONIC SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES, AND MODIFYING THE PENALTY FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF CERTAIN GAMING MACHINES.
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*H688-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 14-299.
*DRH10385-SA-10* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Except as provided in Chapter 18C of the General Statutes or in G.S.
Except as provided in Chapter 18C of the General Statutes or in G.S.
– It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, allow to be operated, place into operation, or keep in that person's possession for the purpose of operation any video gaming machine as defined in subsection (b) of this section, except for the exemption Page 2 DRH10385-SA-10 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 for a federally recognized Indian tribe under subsection (e) of this section for whom it shall be lawful to operate and possess machines as listed in subsection (b) of this section if conducted in accordance with an approved Class III Tribal-State Compact applicable to that tribe, as provided in G.S.
– It shall be unlawful for any person to operate, allow to be operated, place into operation, or keep in that person's possession for the purpose of operation Page 2 House Bill 688-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 any video gaming machine as defined in subsection (b) of this section, except for the exemption for a federally recognized Indian tribe under subsection (e) of this section for whom it shall be lawful to operate and possess machines as listed in subsection (b) of this section if conducted in accordance with an approved Class III Tribal-State Compact applicable to that tribe, as provided in G.S.
Forthepurposeof this section, avideo gamingmachinedoes not include thosethat are within the scope of the exclusion provided in G.S.
Forthepurposeof this section,avideo gamingmachinedoes not include thosethat are within the scope of the exclusion provided in G.S.
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House Bill 688-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (1) Device dependent on skill or dexterity.
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref to the Com on Judiciary, if favorable, Regulatory Reform, if favorable, Finance, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

  3. Filed

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3 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 170 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (170)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 688?
HB 688 is sponsored by Hurley, McNeill, William D. Brisson (Republican), Conrad, Carter, Cleveland, Pricey Harrison (Democratic), Jarvis, and Jay Adams (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 688?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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