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HB1409 Modifying the deposit of revenues collected from video lottery terminals.

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Modifying the deposit of revenues collected from video lottery terminals.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

5

Overall Impact Score

Concerning

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
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Your Wallet

Revenue reallocation affects which state programs are funded but has no direct impact on individual finances.

6
🏘️

Your Community

How gambling revenue is distributed affects funding for education, problem gambling treatment, and other state services.

5
⚖️

Your Freedom

No direct impact on personal freedoms.

Status

Lay HB1409 on Table (Rep. Cole): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 32

Sponsor

Richard Ames (D)

The Short Version

Would change how revenue from video lottery terminals is allocated among different state funds. The bill was tabled, postponing the debate about which programs benefit from gambling revenue.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Programs that would receive more funding under the new allocation

Who Pays the Price

  • Programs that would lose funding under reallocation

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.