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SB 83

establishing an elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf property tax exemption reimbursement fund, authorizing video lottery terminals, renaming the lottery commission, and creating a voluntary statewide self-exclusion database.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kevin Avard and 4 co-sponsors

New Hampshire bill funds property tax exemptions for elderly/disabled residents via video lottery revenue while creating gambling self-exclusion database.

Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-3010h (NT) 11/04/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC)
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Bill Summary · SB 83

Legislative bill overview

SB 83 establishes a reimbursement fund for property tax exemptions granted to elderly, disabled, blind, and deaf residents. The bill also authorizes video lottery terminals as a revenue source, renames the state lottery commission, and creates a voluntary statewide self-exclusion database for individuals seeking to limit gambling participation.

Why is this important

This bill attempts to fund existing tax benefits for vulnerable populations through expanded gambling revenue rather than general taxation, while simultaneously implementing harm-reduction measures. The outcome directly affects both low-income seniors and disabled residents (through tax relief adequacy) and gambling accessibility/regulation in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Regressive funding mechanism: Using video lottery terminal revenue to fund elderly/disabled tax exemptions means the tax benefit depends on gambling participation, which disproportionately affects lower-income populations
  • Gambling expansion trade-offs: Authorizing new VLTs increases problem gambling risk; the self-exclusion database is a protective measure but doesn't prevent revenue-seeking incentives to expand gambling
  • Amendment controversy: The bill underwent substantial revision (Amendment #2025-3010h was deemed "non-germane," suggesting significant scope changes), raising questions about whether the final version adequately addresses original concerns

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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