Bill > SB451

This bill clarifies and expands the California Department of Justice's authority to investigate gambling-related violations, specifically authorizing investigations of suspected illegal gambling activities that occur outside of licensed gambling establishments, regardless of whether the suspected violation involves licensees. The bill also modifies regulations for major league sports raffles by allowing eligible nonprofit organizations to conduct such raffles not only at home games but also at championship games held at their affiliated team's home venue. Additionally, the bill establishes detailed requirements for these raffles, including mandating that 50% of gross ticket sales go to charitable purposes, requiring manual ticket draws, and implementing strict registration and reporting processes for organizations conducting raffles. The bill requires a two-thirds vote in each legislative house due to its modifications of constitutional provisions related to raffles and requires organizations to register with the Department of Justice, pay registration fees, and submit comprehensive annual reports about their raffle activities. The legislation aims to provide clearer oversight of gambling and raffle activities while supporting charitable organizations.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB451