HB 8217

Rhode Island House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 9, 2026.

AN ACT RELATING TO SPORTS, RACING, AND ATHLETICS -- DOG RACING IN BURRILLVILLE, LINCOLN, AND WEST GREENWICH.

Bill ID RI-2026-HB-8217
Session 2026
Status in_committee
House in_committee 2026-04-09
Summary

Prevents anyone from wagering money or any other thing of value on the outcome of a greyhound race or other dog race, or accept or facilitate such wagering, regardless of the location at which the race takes place.

Sponsor
Serpa
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-09 Status in_committee
2026-04-09 Latest Action Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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