Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No identified positive impact
Risks
- No identified negative impact
StateNew HampshireIntroduced
HB 660: requiring historic horse racing facilities to compensate their host communities with a percentage of the revenue generated from their historic horse racing machines.
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HB 660 status: Introduced — Interim Study Report: Recommended for Future Legislation 09/02/2026 (Vote 18-0; ) (updated Sep 14, 2026).
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Confidence
High
Analysis basis
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What this bill does
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Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Moderate Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
Mandates that historic horse racing (HHR) operators divert 10% of their gross revenue (post-breakage and winnings) directly to the host municipality's general fund.
Who is affected
HHR operators, the State Lottery Commission, charities currently funded by HHR revenue, and the municipalities hosting HHR facilities.
Requirements and enforcement
Licensees must collect 10% of revenue and distribute it to their respective host municipalities.
Costs and funding
Direct reduction of state Lottery/Education funds by ~$2.3M annually and charitable funds by ~$1.2M annually.
When it takes effect
Effective date proposed for July 1, 2025.
Potential benefits
Provides $14.3M in new annual revenue to host municipalities like Seabrook, Nashua, and Manchester.
Risks and tradeoffs
Conflicts with existing distribution laws; reduces funds available for statewide education and charitable activities.
What is still unknown
Impact on the operational viability of HHR facilities if revenue margins are compressed; legal resolution of the statutory conflict.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
40%
Benefits
- Provides direct, predictable revenue stream to host municipalities
- Empowers local governments to fund community priorities
- Reduces reliance on local property taxes for municipal needs
Risks
- Reduces state Lottery Fund revenue for education
- Decreases total annual funding available for charities
- Lowers revenue capture for private game operators
Society
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Enhances potential funding for local community services
- Directs gambling revenue to local residents who bear proximity impacts
- Potential improvements to public infrastructure and facilities
Risks
- Potential reduction in state-level social or educational programming
- Negative impact on charitable organizations reliant on gaming funds
- Creates inequity between municipalities with and without HHR facilities
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No identified positive impact
Risks
- No identified negative impact
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Formalizes fiscal relationship between gaming operators and host towns
- Increases municipal oversight of local economic impact
- Standardizes revenue distribution requirements
Risks
- Creates statutory conflict with existing RSA 284:23
- Ambiguity regarding implementation of new vs. existing law
- Potential for enforcement disagreements between state and local bodies
Public Health & Safety
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No identified positive impact
Risks
- No identified negative impact
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Confidence
High
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Analysis basis
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Source note
Material decrease in Education Trust Fund revenue is a significant trade-off.
Analysis scope
Fiscal impacts are estimates based on FY 2024 data.
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- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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