MA H395The bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to state that any city or town capable of selling Massachusetts State Lottery games but choosing not to do so will not receive funding from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund.
MA H395 is a house bill in the Massachusetts 194th General Court, sponsored by Steven Howitt (R), currently “Introduced” since February 27, 2025.
We track 6,558 Massachusetts bills this session, 60 of them sponsored by Steven Howitt.
Supporters of the bill can argue it ensures fairness by only distributing lottery funds to cities and towns that participate in selling lottery tickets. This could potentially encourage more locations to engage with the lottery system, thereby increasing overall state revenue.
Critics of the bill might highlight that it penalizes cities and towns that choose not to participate in lottery sales, potentially depriving them of funding needed for public services. They could argue it's an unfair mandate that pressures local governments into supporting gambling.
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What does MA H395 do?
The bill amends the Massachusetts General Laws to state that any city or town capable of selling Massachusetts State Lottery games but choosing not to do so will not receive funding from the State Lottery and Gaming Fund.
What is the status of MA H395?
MA H395 is currently “Introduced” in the Massachusetts legislature.
Who sponsored MA H395?
Steven Howitt (R) sponsored MA H395.
