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NJ S3609
NJ S3609Allows for licensed organizations to conduct raffles remotely and to advertise such raffles; removes maximum value limitations for prizes; allows remote raffles on Sundays; requires quarterly reporting of raffle results.
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Introduced
09/19/2024
09/19/2024
In Committee
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Crossed Over
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill directs the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, in consultation with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, to adopt regulations allowing for the conduct of remote raffles within 180 days of the bill becoming law. The bill also directs the commission to adopt rules governing the advertising of remote raffles across the State. The bill removes all limitations on the value of prizes which may be awarded in any raffle and allows remote raffles to be conducted on Sundays, which is currently prohibited under law. The bill establishes a 365 day time-period for winners to be drawn and prizes awarded for remote raffles. Finally, the bill requires that organizations conducting remote raffles report quarterly to the commission on the results of any such raffles.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission, in consultation with the Division of Gaming Enforcement, to adopt regulations allowing for the conduct of remote raffles within 180 days of the bill becoming law. The bill removes all limitations on the value of prizes that may be awarded in any raffle and allows remote raffles to be conducted on Sundays, which is currently prohibited. The bill also establishes a 365-day time period for winners to be drawn and prizes awarded for remote raffles, and requires organizations conducting remote raffles to report quarterly to the commission on the results of any such raffles.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 12/18/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3609 |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 02/25/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3609_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4000/3609_I1.HTM |
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