Senate Bill 302 was passed by the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies on Monday by a 5-0 vote, resulting in the measure being referred to the Senate Ways and Means Committee for further consideration. The bill, sponsored by Sen. John Keenan, aims to implement new standards in Massachusetts that address economic, health and social harms related to the availability of sports wagering.
SB 302, coined as The Bettor Health Act, was first introduced last year but took its first major step forward on March 9, 2026.
It would make sweeping changes to gambling rules related to tax rates, prop and live bets, TV advertisements, responsible gambling funds and deposit limits. The piece of legislation is familiar to lawmakers as the bill was under consideration in the House and Senate in 2025 and carried..