United States 115th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 784 — New Jersey Betting and Equal Treatment Act of 2017

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. 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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Summary

New Jersey Betting and Equal Treatment Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal judicial code to exempt a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or waging scheme operating exclusively in New Jersey, to the extent such scheme is approved by that state's legislature by statute, from the prohibition against a governmental entity, or a person acting pursuant to the law or compact of a governmental entity, sponsoring, operating, advertising, or promoting sports gambling.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds an exception for New Jersey, allowing specific betting schemes if approved by the state's legislature.

  • 28 U.S.C. § 3704

    the period at the end → ; or

    This change allows for an additional item to be added to the list of exceptions.

  • 28 U.S.C. § 3704

    ``; or'' → ``(5) a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or wagering scheme operating exclusively in the State of New Jersey, to the extent such scheme is approved by the legislature of the State by statute.''

    This introduces a new exception specifically for New Jersey that permits certain gambling activities with state approval.

Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 784 do?
New Jersey Betting and Equal Treatment Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal judicial code to exempt a lottery, sweepstakes, or other betting, gambling, or waging scheme operating exclusively in New Jersey, to the extent such scheme is approved by that state's legislature by statute, from the prohibition against a governmental entity, or a person acting pursuant to the law or compact of a governmental entity, sponsoring, operating, advertising, or promoting sports gambling.
Who sponsors HR 784?
HR 784 is sponsored by LoBiondo, Frank A. (Republican) and Pallone, Frank (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 784?
This bill died with 115th Congress. 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.
Where can I track HR 784?
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