While the U.S. Senate fumbles with the pros and cons of Internet gambling prohibition, a lot is happening on the state level. Here's a roundup of current state legislation:
Illinois HB 793 - prohibits Internet gambling
5/8/99 - passed House; referred to Senate committee
Illinois SB 4 - prohibits Internet gambling (not a companion bill per se)
5/28/99 - sent to governor
Indiana HB 1134 - prohibits Internet gambling
4/29/99 - legislature adjourned
Indiana HB 1484 - prohibits Internet gambling
4/29/99 - legislature adjourned
Minnesota SB 2273 - requires a study of Internet gambling
5/15/99 - introduced
New York AB 5646/ SB 2044 - requires foreign corporations providing gambling on the Internet to register with the Secretary of State H
5/3/99 - passed Senate
New York AB 5650 - requires Internet gambling operations to post a bond with the State Racing and Wagering Board
3/1/99 - referred to committee
New York SB 844 - prohibits Internet gambling
1/8/99 - referred to committee
New York SB 917 - prohibits the use of computer systems, including the Internet, in furtherance of illegal gambling
1/12/99 - referred to committee