This bill introduces significant changes to existing laws by establishing a new Elderly, Disabled, Blind, and Deaf Exemption Reimbursement Fund aimed at providing financial support to municipalities for property tax exemptions granted to vulnerable populations. It also authorizes the operation of video lottery terminals (VLTs) at licensed charitable gaming facilities, creating a regulatory framework for their use. Key provisions include the insertion of definitions for "Video Lottery Terminal" and "VLT," as well as the establishment of a statewide self-exclusion list to assist individuals with gambling problems. The existing state lottery commission will be renamed the "New Hampshire Lottery and Gaming Commission" to reflect its expanded responsibilities.

Furthermore, the bill amends RSA 284 and RSA 72 to include new sections that address the management of unclaimed VLT vouchers, which will expire after 180 days, and require VLT licensees to report expired voucher values monthly. The reimbursement fund will be financed through fees collected from VLT operations, with a portion of the revenue allocated to charitable organizations. The bill also outlines the selection process for an agent to manage the self-exclusion database, ensuring confidentiality of records with limited exceptions. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and are anticipated to have an indeterminable impact on state and local revenues and expenditures.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 284:21-a, 287-D:1, 287-D:3, 6:12
As Amended by the Senate: 284:21-a, 287-D:1, 287-D:3, 6:12
As Amended by the Senate (2nd): 284:21-a, 287-D:1, 287-D:3, 6:12