An Act to Create a Universal Exclusion List for All Forms of Gambling in the State
Maine Legislature, Session 131, LD 2080
Committee Amendment CA_A_H933 (House)
Amends: 8 MRSA §1003

COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A." to H.P. 1339, L.D. 2080, "An Act to Create a 
Universal Exclusion List for All Forms of Gambling in the State" 
Amend the bill by inserting after section 2 the following: 
'Sec. 3. 8 MRSA §1003, sub-§2, ,U, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 499, §7, is amended 
by amending subparagraph (7) to read: 
(7) Prescribing methods by which deposits are made to advance deposit wagering 
accounts. The methods prescribed must prohibit the use of the electronic benefits 
transfer system administered by the Department of Health and Human Services 
under Title 22, chapter 1, subchapter 1-A; aftEi 
Sec. 4. 8 MRSA §1003, sub-§2, ,U, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 499, §7, is amended 
by amending subparagraph (8) to read: 
(8) Prohibiting the assignment or transfer of an advance deposit wagering account 
from an authorized account holder to another person7: and 
Sec. 5. 8 MRSA §1003, sub-§2, ,U, as enacted by PL 2015, c. 499, §7, is amended 
by enacting a new subparagraph (9) to read: 
(9) Provisions allowing persons to restrict themselves from advance deposit 
wagering upon request by placing themselves on the universal list pursuant to 
subsection 3, paragraph I. The rules adopted under this subparagraph must define 
the standards for involuntary placement on the universal list and for removal from 
the list.' 
Amend the bill in section 3 in paragraph I in the 7th line (page 1, line 16 in L.D.) by 
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inserting after the following: "list. 
the following: 'Rules adopted under this paragraph must 
be consistent. to the extent possible. for all forms of gambling included on the universal 
list.' 
Amend the bill by relettering or renumbering any nonconsecutive Part letter or section 
number to read consecutively. 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT" A" to H.P. 1339, L.D. 2080 
SUMMARY 
This amendment adds a requirement directing the Department of Public Safety, 
Gambling Control Board to adopt rules relating to the conduct of advance deposit wagering 
that establish provisions allowing persons to restrict themselves from advance deposit 
wagering upon request by placing themselves on the universal list and that define standards 
for involuntary placement on the universal list and for removal from the universal list. It 
also directs the board to adopt these rules in a manner consistent, to the extent possible, for 
all forms of gambling included on the universal list. 
FISCAL NOTE REQUIRED 
(See attached) 
COMMITTEE AMENDMENT 
Approved: 02/12/24 .:tPac::. 
LD 2080 
LR 2778(02) 
An Act to Create a Universal Exclusion List for All Forms of Gambling in the State 
Fiscal Detail and Notes 
Fiscal Note for Bill as Amended by Committee Amendment 'JJ....' 
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Committee: Veterans and Legal Affairs 
Fiscal Note Required: Yes 
Fiscal Note 
Minor cost increase - General Fund 
Any additional costs to the Gambling Control Unit within the Department of Public Safety to implement the 
provisions of this bill are expected to be minor and can be absorbed within existing budgeted resources. 
LR2778(02) - Fiscal Note - Page 1 of I