HB 1945: GAMING ON CRUISE SHIPS; AUTHORIZATION; WAGERING TAX; DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS; REPORT
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-01-23
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-11: The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Beginning 8/1/2027, authorizes gaming on cruise ships while a cruise ship is traveling within any state waters or for specified times while docked at a state harbor. Imposes a twenty per cent wagering tax on the adjusted gross receipts derived from gaming on cruise ships. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to report to the Legislature.
Discussed in Hearing
23MINFeb 11, 2026
House Standing Committee on Economic Development & Technology
1MINFeb 11, 2026