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HB 8217·RI·house

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

IntroducedFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Serpa
Latest Action

04/09/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 9, 2026

Summary

The measure authorizes the Division of Gaming and Athletics Licensing to issue dog‑track licenses in Burrillville and West Greenwich, but bars any new licensing in Lincoln. It also nullifies any Lincoln licenses that exist after the effective date, while preserving pre‑2008 licenses under strict conditions. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, no person may wager on or facilitate betting on any greyhound or dog race anywhere in the state.

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