HB737
Sponsored By: Bill Boyd (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
Three-year gaming licenses and fees
Facility, game operator employer, primary operator, and secondary operator licenses now last three years. Fees per three-year period are: $750 for a facility license; $2,250 for a game operator employer; $300 for a primary operator; and $90 for a secondary operator. All licensees must notify the Lottery right away if they are arrested for or convicted of any crime.
Local votes can block games of chance
Towns and cities can put one ballot question to ban games of chance. A public hearing is held 15–30 days before the vote, with at least 14 days’ posted and published notice. A majority Yes vote blocks new operations; the question can be asked again next year, and a town can later rescind a ban. County delegations can ban games in unincorporated places after a hearing. The Lottery Commission keeps a list of towns that ban games. The Commission cannot issue new operator-employer licenses in towns that ban, or while a ban question is on the next ballot. Existing licensed operators and applicants who applied before the petition/notice date may keep rights to operate, unless they stop for over 4 years or fail to start within 6 years. A town that bans may still allow a set number of local charitable gaming events and set simple registration rules.
Keno limited to towns without bans
Keno can run only in places that have not voted to ban it. Cities and towns can place a keno ban on the ballot after a hearing 15–30 days before the vote, with public notice at least 7 days before the hearing. A Yes vote bars keno, and the Lottery posts a list of towns that ban it. Retailers in banned towns cannot get keno licenses and may not show keno on an active screen. The Lottery Commission administers and enforces all keno rules statewide.
When these gaming rules start
Most of the law takes effect on July 1, 2025. Sections 2, 3, and 5 take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Bill Boyd
Republican • House
Cosponsors
David Paige
Democratic • House
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Jerry M. Stringham
Democratic • House
Joseph J Barton
Republican • House
Len P Turcotte
Republican • House
Thomas C Schamberg
Democratic • House
Walter Spilsbury
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 08/01/2025; Chapter 288; eff. I. Sec 2 3 5 eff. 06/01/2027 II. Rem eff. 07/01/2025
8/11/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 64
7/18/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/18/2025SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2924e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 63
7/14/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2924e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/11/2025SenateConference Committee Report 2025-2810c: Adopted, VV 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 18
6/26/2025HouseConference Committee Report # 2025-2810c, Adopted, VV; 06/26/2025; SJ 17
6/26/2025SenateConference Committee Report Filed, # 2025-2810c; 06/26/2025
6/19/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting: 06/17/2025 10:30 am LOB 202-204
6/17/2025HouseConferee Change: Rep. Ulery Replaces Rep. Ohm 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 22
6/12/2025HousePresident Appoints: Senators Lang, Sullivan, Fenton; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/11/2025SenateSen. Lang Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/11/2025SenateSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Janigian, Ohm, Bryer, Oppel 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 53
6/3/2025HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1638s and Requests CofC (Rep. Osborne): MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 53
6/3/2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 05/20/2025 10:30 am LOB 202-204
5/14/2025HouseCommittee Amendment # 2025-1638s, AA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
5/1/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1638s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11
5/1/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1638s, 05/01/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 19
4/17/2025SenateHearing: 04/16/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am, on proposed amendment #2025-1468s; SC 16
4/2/2025SenateHearing: 04/02/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 15
3/25/2025SenateIntroduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Ways and Means; SJ 9
3/24/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0850h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 18
3/20/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0850h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 18
3/20/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0850h 03/10/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)
3/12/2025House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/10/2025 10:30 am LOB 202-204
3/5/2025House
Bill Text
As Amended
7/11/2025
Enrolled
7/11/2025
Introduced
1/22/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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