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HB 286: Limit purposes for which internet gaming tax revenue may be used

Ohio · House · 136th General Assembly (2025–2026) · last verified September 28, 2025

What HB 286 does, verified September 28, 2025

The bill aims to restrict the use of tax revenue from internet gaming in Ohio. The revenue can only be used for specific purposes. These purposes include funding school districts. It also includes funding for publicly funded child care. Additionally, the revenue can be used to support programs addressing problem gaming.

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Last action: Referred to committee: Finance (2025-05-21)Alert me
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May. 21, 2025Referred to committee: Finance
May. 20, 2025Introduced
Latest bill textIntroduced version, May 20, 2025 · 105 words

As Introduced

136th General Assembly

Regular Session

H. B. No. 286

2025-2026

Representatives Sweeney, Isaacsohn

To restrict the purposes for which the tax revenue from any legal internet gaming in this state may be used.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF OHIO:

Section 1. If the General Assembly enacts legislation that legalizes internet gaming, the revenue shall be used only for the purposes of funding school districts, publicly funded child care, and programs to address problem gaming.

Text of HB 286 as introduced, from the official record. Connect Plus keeps every version and highlights what changed.Compare versions
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