Wildbill, your current take on Indiana HB 1191?

TheGeneral+ · May 2, 2005

I am trying to find when the assembly retires for the session and whether they will get around to a Senate Vote on 1191. Any thoughts or info on your end?

Thanks.

DIGEST OF INTRODUCED BILL

Internet gambling. Makes Internet gambling a Class B misdemeanor. Makes committing or promoting professional gambling through the Internet a Class D felony. Requires an interactive computer service to: (1) discontinue its service if notified by a law enforcement agency that the service is being used to promote professional gambling; and (2) block access to a site used to promote professional gambling.

Current Status:
<TABLE border=0><TBODY><TR><TD> </TD><TD>First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy and Veterans Affairs</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

WildBill · May 2, 2005

I would have to say its dead General, but haven´t heard anything specific. I believe the assembly has already closed up shop in Indiana. To pass a bill it requires numerous readings, passing a number of committees and then passage with governors signature. Obviously legislators there found better things to do with their time, but I cant say this with 100 percent certainty. I believe both Montana and Washington did pass bills to do in some effect a block on internet wagering, but they both looked like toothless saps to the existing industry to me.