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SB 3048·RI·senate

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

IntroducedFiled Mar 5, 2026
Sponsor: McKenney
Latest Action

03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 18, 2026

Summary

The bill lets the state gaming and athletics licensing division issue dog‑racing licenses in Burrillville, Lincoln, and West Greenwich, but prohibits new licenses in Lincoln except for operators licensed before Dec. 31, 2008 or those emerging from bankruptcy. It also makes it illegal to bet money or anything of value on any dog race anywhere in the state starting Jan. 1, 2027. The measure seeks tighter regulation and an end to gambling on dog racing.

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