DEATH BETS Act Discouraging Exploitative Assassination, Tragedy,...
To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit the listing of contracts relating to war, death, and similar activities.
This bill, known as the DEATH BETS Act, aims to change the Commodity Exchange Act to stop people from betting on events like wars, deaths, and similar activities. If passed, it would make it illegal to offer these types of bets in financial markets.
The bill would affect people who currently trade or bet on events involving death, harm, or tragic situations. By prohibiting these bets, the law would help reduce the exploitation and sensationalization of such events.
HB7942 was introduced on March 16, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Agriculture for further review. As of now, no additional steps have been taken in the legislative process.
