This bill introduces advanced deposit wagering on pari-mutuel betting for horse racing in New Hampshire, allowing the lottery commission to establish rules for licensing and regulation of such wagers. It mandates that any entity accepting advance deposit wagers from New Hampshire residents must be a licensed provider and demonstrate financial responsibility through various means, such as surety bonds or letters of credit. The bill also requires licensed providers to submit a detailed plan of operation that includes dispute resolution methods, security procedures, and annual audits. Additionally, a revenue-sharing plan is established, requiring licensees to pay 1.25% of all wagers from New Hampshire residents to the state, with funds directed to the education trust fund.

Furthermore, the bill modifies childhood immunization requirements by limiting them to specific diseases listed in the statute and removing the authority of the commissioner of health and human services to adopt rules for additional immunizations. The existing rules for certain vaccinations will remain in effect until their expiration date in June 2026. The bill repeals the provision that allowed for rulemaking regarding other communicable diseases, thereby streamlining the immunization requirements. The effective date for the advanced deposit wagering provisions is set for July 1, 2025, while the remaining sections will take effect 60 days after passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 284:12
As Amended by the Senate: 284:12
As Amended by the House: 284:12, 141-C:20-a, 141-C:6