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Introduced
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
In Committee
01/10/2025
01/10/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), entitled "An act providing for the licensing of eligible organizations to conduct games of chance, for the licensing of persons to distribute games of chance, for the registration of manufacturers of games of chance, and for suspensions and revocations of licenses and permits; requiring records; providing for local referendum by electorate; and prescribing penalties," in tavern gaming, further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act by modifying the definitions of "restaurant licensee" and "tavern" to include wineries and microbreweries alongside existing business types like hotels, restaurants, and brewpubs. Specifically, the bill expands the definitions to clarify that these types of establishments with valid liquor licenses can be considered restaurant licensees or taverns for the purposes of the act, with certain exclusions. The bill adds specific limitations, such as excluding grocery stores, businesses selling liquid fuels, and wineries that do not hold a limited winery license. The bill also adds a definition for "winery" that references the Liquor Code, ensuring consistency in terminology. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, and they appear designed to provide more clarity and potentially expand gaming opportunities for a broader range of establishments that serve alcohol, particularly small wineries and microbreweries.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Scott Conklin (D)*,
Roni Green (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Perry Stambaugh (R),
Last Action
Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT (on 01/10/2025)
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