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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to claiming charitable raffle prizes. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing law to require organizations, societies, churches, or clubs that sponsor and conduct raffles to retain unclaimed prizes or prize money valued at or exceeding $600 for a period of 1 year after the drawing in which the prize or prize money was won. The bill also requires these organizations to provide public notice of the winning ticket for the same 1-year period. This change aims to ensure that individuals who have won raffle prizes have a reasonable opportunity to claim their winnings.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H297 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H297.pdf |
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