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New HampshireHB7372025-2026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

HB737

Sponsored By: Bill Boyd (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 4 mixed.

Three-year gaming licenses and higher fees

Facility, game-operator employer, primary operator, and secondary operator licenses now last three years. Fees per three-year license are: facility $750; game-operator employer $2,250; primary operator $300; secondary operator $90. Licensees must tell the Lottery Commission right away if they are arrested or convicted of any crime.

Local votes can ban keno

Towns and cities can vote to ban keno. A petition signed by 5% of registered voters can force the question onto the ballot. Officials must hold a hearing 15–30 days before the vote, with notice posted and in a newspaper at least 7 days before. If most voters say Yes, keno cannot run there; the ban can be undone by a later vote. The Lottery Commission runs and enforces keno and keeps a list of places that ban it. Businesses in a banned place cannot get a keno license or offer keno. Retailers can sell keno only where it is allowed and cannot show keno on an active screen. Keno applicants must document they will operate only in places that allow keno.

Local votes can ban games of chance

Your town or city can put a ban on games of chance on the ballot. Officials must hold a hearing 15–30 days before the vote, with notice in two public places, on the town website, and in a local paper at least 14 days before. If most voters say Yes, no new games can start there. The town or city can vote later to lift the ban. County delegations can do the same for unincorporated places after a hearing. The Lottery Commission keeps a list of places that ban games. Towns that ban can still allow a set number of local charity gaming events and require charities to register. Existing licensed operators and timely applicants are protected, unless an operator stops for over 4 years or an approved applicant does not open within 6 years.

When the new rules take effect

Sections 2, 3, and 5 take effect January 1, 2027. The rest of the law takes effect July 1, 2025.

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

  1. 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

    8/11/2025House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 64

    7/18/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/18/2025Senate

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2924e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 63

    7/14/2025House

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2924e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/11/2025Senate

  6. Conference Committee Report 2025-2810c: Adopted, VV 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 18

    6/26/2025House

  7. Conference Committee Report # 2025-2810c, Adopted, VV; 06/26/2025; SJ 17

    6/26/2025Senate

  8. Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2025-2810c; 06/26/2025

    6/19/2025Senate

  9. Conference Committee Meeting: 06/17/2025 10:30 am LOB 202-204

    6/17/2025House

  10. Conferee Change: Rep. Ulery Replaces Rep. Ohm 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 22

    6/12/2025House

  11. President Appoints: Senators Lang, Sullivan, Fenton; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16

    6/11/2025Senate

  12. Sen. Lang Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16

    6/11/2025Senate

  13. Speaker Appoints: Reps. Janigian, Ohm, Bryer, Oppel 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 53

    6/3/2025House

  14. House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1638s and Requests CofC (Rep. Osborne): MA VV 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 53

    6/3/2025House

  15. Full Committee Work Session: 05/20/2025 10:30 am LOB 202-204

    5/14/2025House

  16. Committee Amendment # 2025-1638s, AA, VV; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

    5/1/2025Senate

  17. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-1638s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/01/2025; SJ 11

    5/1/2025Senate

  18. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1638s, 05/01/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 19

    4/17/2025Senate

  19. Hearing: 04/16/2025, Room 100, SH, 09:45 am, on proposed amendment #2025-1468s; SC 16

    4/2/2025Senate

  20. Hearing: 04/02/2025, Room 100, SH, 10:00 am; SC 15

    3/25/2025Senate

  21. Introduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Ways and Means; SJ 9

    3/24/2025Senate

  22. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0850h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 18

    3/20/2025House

  23. Amendment # 2025-0850h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 18

    3/20/2025House

  24. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0850h 03/10/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC)

    3/12/2025House

  25. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 03/10/2025 10:30 am LOB 202-204

    3/5/2025House

Bill Text

  • As Amended

    7/11/2025

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  • Enrolled

    7/11/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/22/2025

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  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

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  • Version adopted by both bodies

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