This bill, SB 83-FN, introduces significant changes to property tax exemptions and gaming regulations in New Hampshire. It establishes a reimbursement fund specifically for municipalities to compensate for revenue lost due to tax exemptions granted to elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf individuals. The bill also authorizes the operation of video lottery terminals (VLTs) at licensed charitable gaming facilities, creating a framework for their regulation, including independent testing and revenue-sharing models. Notably, 32.5% of gross video lottery revenue will be collected by licensees, with 35% of that amount directed to charitable organizations and 25% allocated to the new reimbursement fund. Additionally, the bill renames the state lottery commission to the "New Hampshire Lottery and Gaming Commission" to better reflect its expanded responsibilities.

Key legal changes include the insertion of new definitions and regulations for VLTs, as well as the creation of a statewide self-exclusion list to assist individuals with problem gambling. The bill mandates the establishment of a centralized self-exclusion database, managed by a competitively selected agent, and ensures the confidentiality of its records. It also amends existing laws to incorporate the new reimbursement fund into RSA 6:12 and outlines the reporting requirements for VLT licensees regarding expired vouchers. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with its fiscal impact on state and local revenues currently indeterminable due to overlaps with existing laws.

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