Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S1275 — An Act relative to recreational games at senior centers

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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.

In plain language

This bill addresses recreational games at senior centers.

The bill focuses on the recreational games offered at senior centers. It outlines provisions to facilitate these activities for seniors.

What this means for you
  • Families: Families with senior members may find increased opportunities for their loved ones to engage in recreational activities.

Summary

An Act relative to recreational games at senior centers

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This amendment establishes a new section defining and regulating recreational games in municipal and town senior centers.

  • Chapter 271

    Section 22C. (a) For purposes of this section, the term “recreational games" shall mean any card game or game of chance, including but not limited to, poker, pinochle, bridge, rummy, canasta, hearts, dominos, cribbage, and any type of recreational bingo in which: (i) the winnings of any player in a single game or session does not exceed $20; (ii) the amount of money contributed by a single player during the entire session is $5 or less; (iii) all money wagered on the game is distributed to the players by the end of the session; (iv) all players are natural persons who attend and compete in the game, in person, as a contestant or bettor on equal terms with the other players therein without receiving or becoming entitled to receive something of value or any profit therefrom other than his or her personal winnings from the game; and (v) no person receives or becomes entitled to receive any profit, outside the winnings of a player, for the arrangement or facilitation of the game or permitting the use of premises for the game; (vi) the provisions of Section 22C of chapter 271 shall only apply to said recreational games taking place at municipal and town senior centers in the commonwealth.

    This addition defines recreational games and outlines specific regulations regarding their conduct in senior centers.

  • Chapter 271

    (b) Nothing in this chapter shall authorize the prosecution, arrest or conviction of any person for hosting or playing in a recreational game in a public or private setting; provided, however, private establishments may refuse to permit the playing of such recreational games.

    This provision protects individuals from legal action related to hosting or participating in recreational games.

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Not signed on (203)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S1275 do?
An Act relative to recreational games at senior centers
Who sponsors S1275?
S1275 is sponsored by John C. Velis (Democrat).
What is the current status of S1275?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” 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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