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Introduced
03/05/2025
03/05/2025
In Committee
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Crossed Over
05/02/2025
05/02/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 12-21-3920, Relating To Bingo Tax Act Definitions, So As To Add The Definitions Of "veterans' Trust Fund" And "veterans' Organization"; By Amending Section 12-21-4020, Relating To Classes Of Bingo Licenses, So As To Add A Class G License For Veterans' Organizations; By Amending Section 12-21-4030, Relating To Entrance Fee Surcharges, So As To Provide That A Class G License Holder May Impose A Certain Entrance Fee; By Amending Section 12-21-4070, Relating To Domiciles Required For License, So As To Provide That An Individual Must Be Domiciled In This State For A Certain Period Before Applying For A License; And By Amending Section 12-21-4190, Relating To Bingo Card Charges, So As To Provide That The Department Shall Charge And Retain Certain Fees.
AI Summary
This bill amends South Carolina's Bingo Tax Act to create a new type of bingo game called "American Heroes Bingo" specifically for veterans' organizations. The bill establishes a new Class G license for veterans' organizations to conduct bingo games using electronic bingo aids, with specific rules about how the game must be played. The license costs $1,000 and allows up to six bingo sessions per week, with prizes not exceeding $50,000 per game. Key provisions include requiring a location-based server on the organization's premises, using electronic cards and aids that provide visual and audio feedback to players, and mandating specific revenue distribution. Fifteen percent of the net proceeds will go to the Veterans' Trust Fund, and ten percent will be split equally among the South Carolina state headquarters of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans. To qualify, organizations and vendors must have been domiciled in South Carolina for at least two years. The bill also adds this type of bingo to the list of legally authorized lottery and raffle activities in the state, with the revenues intended to support veteran-related causes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (6)
Bobby Cox (R)*,
Joe Bustos (R),
Micah Caskey (R),
Brandon Cox (R),
Travis Moore (R),
Chris Wooten (R),
Last Action
Senate Finance Sales & Income Tax Subcommittee (15:00:00 2/10/2026 Gressette Room 207) (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=4137&session=126&summary=B |
| Fiscal Note - H4137 2025-04-30 Amended | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4137%202025-04-30%20amended.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4137_20250505.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4137_20250501.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4137_20250430.htm |
| Fiscal Note - H4137 2025-03-05 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/H4137%202025-03-05%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4137_20250314.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/4137_20250305.htm |
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