- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Mar 10, 2026
What it does
The DEATH BETS Act would amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit registered entities from listing or accepting for clearing any contracts tied to terrorism, assassination, war, or an individual’s death, based on excluded commodities. It targets event trading systems that allow betting on tragic or violent events, aiming to prevent exploitative financial speculation on human suffering. The bill applies to exchanges and clearinghouses regulated under federal commodity law and requires the Commission to determine what constitutes a prohibited activity. It was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
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What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
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Where it goes next
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