HB1559 Increases the percentage allocation of New Hampshire's gaming revenue to problem gaming services.
Increases the percentage allocation of New Hampshire's gaming revenue to problem gaming services.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct cost to residents; redirects existing gaming revenue from the general fund to problem gambling services.
Your Community
Better-funded problem gambling treatment helps individuals and families affected by gambling addiction, a growing concern as NH expands gaming.
Your Freedom
A revenue allocation decision within government; no impact on individual freedoms.
Status
Executive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159
Sponsor
Santosh Salvi (D)
The Short Version
Would increase the share of gaming revenue directed to problem gambling treatment services. Failed to advance on a special order motion (156-195). Problem gambling treatment is underfunded relative to the state's expanding gaming industry.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ People struggling with gambling addiction
- ▲ Families affected by problem gambling
- ▲ Treatment providers who could expand services
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State general fund which would receive slightly less gaming revenue
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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