SOCIAL MEDIA INTERNET GAMES

Senate Bill 202 as passed by the Senate

Sponsor:  Sen. Jack Brandenburg

House Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Senate Committee:  Regulatory Reform

Complete to 3-28-17

SUMMARY:

The bill adds a new section to Chapter XLIV of the Michigan Penal Code, entitled "Gambling," to specify that the Chapter does not prohibit a social media Internet game from rewarding a player with either a free play or an extended period of playing time as a result of chance or uncertain event.

"Social media Internet game" is defined in the bill to mean a game offered over the Internet or on a telephone or other mobile device.  The term would not include fantasy sports.

MCL 750.310c, proposed

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                        Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House Fiscal Agency staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.