House Bill 5820

Sponsor: Rep. James Koetje

Committee: Gaming and Casino Oversight

Complete to 10-18-00

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 5820 AS INTRODUCED 5-23-00

The bill would amend the Horse Racing Law of 1995 to raise the legal age to bet on horse racing from 18 to 21 years of age. Under the bill, the holder of a race meeting license could not knowingly allow a person under 21 to be a patron of the pari-mutuel wagering conducted or supervised by that license holder.

MCL 431.317

Analyst: S. Stutzky

This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.