TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE SELF-EXCLUSION LIST.
This may affect casino workers by establishing clearer protocols for dealing with self-excluded individuals.
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HB 1847 — TO AUTHORIZE THE ARKANSAS RACING COMMISSION TO MAINTAIN A STATEWIDE SELF-EXCLUSION LIST.
Last action — Notification that HB1847 is now Act 798
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 18, 2025. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (Republican) on April 17, 2025.
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In plain language
The bill allows the Arkansas Racing Commission to manage a statewide self-exclusion list for casinos.
This legislation permits the Arkansas Racing Commission to maintain a statewide self-exclusion list for individuals who wish to avoid entering casinos. It includes provisions for confidentiality and the sharing of information with other states.
What this means for you
- Workers: This may affect casino workers by establishing clearer protocols for dealing with self-excluded individuals.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
0 added · 2 removedPlain-language change summary
The amended version of HB 1847 removes a specific reference to Act 798 from the previous session and the date it was approved, which was April 17, 2025. This change likely helps streamline the bill by eliminating outdated information. Removing such details can make the legislation clearer and easier to understand, ensuring it focuses on the current context and requirements.
Act 798 of the Regular Session State of Arkansas As Engrossed:
/s/McAlindon APPROVED:3 04-14-2025 18:12:12 CRH279
4/17/25 3 04-14-2025 18:12:12 CRH279
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This bill establishes a statewide self-exclusion list for individuals who wish to exclude themselves from casinos in Arkansas.
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23-117-103. Self-exclusion list — Definition.
This adds a new section defining self-exclusion and establishing a statewide list.
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(a) As used in this section, "self-exclusion" or "self-excluded" means a declaration from an individual to a casino that he or she would like to be excluded from entering the casino's facility.
This provides a definition for self-exclusion.
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(b)(1) At the discretion of the Director of the Arkansas Racing Commission, the Arkansas Racing Commission may also maintain a statewide self-exclusion list, and the commission shall:
This allows the Arkansas Racing Commission to create a statewide self-exclusion list.
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(B) Enter into an agreement with another state or states for the sharing and mutual enforcement of each state's respective self-exclusion list.
This enables interstate cooperation in maintaining self-exclusion lists.
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(c)(1) This section does not permit the commission or an entity involved under subsection (b) of this section to disclose the name or information of an individual on the self-exclusion list without the individual's authorization.
This ensures the confidentiality of individuals on the self-exclusion list.
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(d)(1) An individual on the self-exclusion list shall not collect in any manner or proceeding any winnings or recover any losses arising as a result of prohibited gaming activity.
This prevents self-excluded individuals from claiming winnings or losses from gambling activities.
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(e)(1) Money or a thing of value that has been obtained by or is owed to an individual on the self-exclusion list by a casino as a result of wagers made by the individual on the self-exclusion list is subject to forfeiture following notice to the individual and an opportunity to be heard.
This allows for the forfeiture of funds owed to self-excluded individuals.
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(f) Any cost associated with commission requirements under subsection (b) of this section may be paid from an assessment paid by each casino or from amounts forfeited under The Arkansas Casino Gaming Amendment of 2018, Arkansas Constitution, Amendment 100.
This specifies funding sources for the commission's implementation of the self-exclusion list.
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(g)(1) An individual is not permitted to add an individual other than himself or herself onto the self-exclusion list.
This restricts addendums to the self-exclusion list to the individual only.
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(h) The commission shall promulgate rules to implement and enforce this section, including without limitation rules concerning:
This mandates rule-making for the enforcement of the self-exclusion list.
Amendments
2 amendments- Amendment S1 April 08, 2025 Show changes
- Amendment H1 April 01, 2025 Show changes
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Action History
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Notification that HB1847 is now Act 798
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Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.
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TO BE ENROLLED
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Returned from the Senate as passed.
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Returned to the House as passed.
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Read the third time and passed.
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Rules suspended.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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ORDERED ENGROSSED
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Receded from Amendment No. 1
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Motion to Expunge the Vote by which HB1847 passed. Motion Carried.
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Returned from the House as requested.
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Returned to the Senate as requested.
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Re-referred to the Committee on HOUSE RULES
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Returned from Senate as passed, as amended # 1
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Returned to the House as passed as amended # 1 .
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Read the third time and passed.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it Do Pass as amended, Amendment # 1
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Read first time, rules suspended, read second time, referred to INSURANCE & COMMERCE - SENATE
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Received from the House.
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Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.
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REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
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Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
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Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
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Returned by the Committee with the recommendation that it do pass as amended 1
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Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on HOUSE RULES
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Filed
Sponsors
- John Payton · Primary
- Mindy McAlindon · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 136 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (136)
136 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors HB 1847?
- HB 1847 is sponsored by John Payton and Mindy McAlindon.
- What is the current status of HB 1847?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 18, 2025. Enacted.
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