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NJ A4589
NJ A4589Permits use of credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment for raffles and penny auctions.
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Introduced
06/17/2024
06/17/2024
In Committee
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Permits use of credit card, debit card, or other electronic payment for raffles and penny auctions.
AI Summary
This bill allows certain nonprofit organizations with annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less to accept credit cards, debit cards, and other electronic payment methods for participation in raffles and penny auctions. Specifically, the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission will be required to create regulations that permit these payment methods for eligible nonprofits under the "Raffles Licensing Law." The bill removes references to bingo in the existing law and focuses on raffles and penny auctions. The legislation is designed to provide smaller nonprofit organizations with more flexible payment options for fundraising events, potentially making it easier for them to generate revenue through these types of games. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Cody Miller (D)*,
Bill Moen (D)*,
William Sampson (D)*,
Andrea Katz (D),
Tennille McCoy (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
Last Action
Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading (on 12/15/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4589 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4589_R1.HTM |
| Analysis - Statement ATG 12/15/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4589_S2.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement ACO 3/6/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4589_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A5000/4589_I1.HTM |
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