requiring applicants for games of chance facilities licensees and game operator employer licensees to enter into host community agreements with municipalities.
Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 29
Summary
The bill would make any applicant for a games‑of‑chance facility license or a game‑operator employer license negotiate a written agreement with the city, town, or county where the operation will be located. The agreement must address anticipated impacts such as public complaints, emergency services, infrastructure, security, local hiring and other community concerns, and must be filed with the licensing commission. Failure to comply could lead to license suspension or revocation.
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