2019 House Bill 4308 / Public Act 157

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Introduced in the House

March 7, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Brandt Iden (R-61)

To establish a permissive licensure and regulatory regime on fantasy sports games and contests that offer money prizes, with games subject to specified restrictions and requirements and regulated by the Michigan Gaming Control Board, and an initial license fee of $50,000 for would-be vendors with $20,000 annual renewal fees. The Detroit and Indian casinos could also enter this business without this license.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

March 19, 2019

Reported without amendment

Refer to the Committee on Ways and Means.

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means

Oct. 29, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 30, 2019

Passed in the House 69 to 39 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 5, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Dec. 11, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To establish a permissive licensure and regulatory regime on fantasy sports games and contests that offer money prizes, with games subject to specified restrictions and requirements, under rules the Michigan Gaming Control Board would promulgate. The bill establishes an initial license fee of $10,000 for would-be vendors with $5,000 annual renewal fees. The Detroit and Indian casinos could also enter this business without this license.

Received in the House

Dec. 11, 2019

Passed in the House 99 to 9 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 20, 2019