The push for legalized sports betting continued in the Georgia Legislature early this week, as a pair of bills were discussed Monday and Tuesday. Another measure will be discussed later this week, as three separate pieces of legislation aim to legalize sports wagering in Georgia.'
HB 380 received a Tuesday hearing with the House Higher Education Committee, which allowed for significant public comment. The committee didn't take action on the bill.'
SB 57 did receive action this week, as it passed through a Senate committee Monday evening, moving it closer to a vote on the Senate floor. Neither SB 57 nor HB 380 plans to use a constitutional amendment to legalize sports wagering.'