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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
07/17/2025
07/17/2025
Crossed Over
07/16/2025
07/16/2025
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 games of chance, providing for online raffles by fire companies.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to allow fire companies with a valid small games of chance license to conduct online raffles under specific conditions. Fire companies will be permitted to run up to two online raffles per year, where ticket purchases can only be made using debit or credit cards. The bill provides a temporary authorization for these online raffles, which will expire on December 31, 2026. Essentially, this legislation expands the fundraising options for fire companies by enabling them to host raffles through internet platforms, while maintaining restrictions to ensure responsible gaming practices. The bill aims to provide fire companies with an additional method of raising funds for their operations and community services through a controlled and limited online raffle system.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Michele Brooks (R)*,
Rosemary Brown (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Pat Stefano (R),
Last Action
Referred to Gaming Oversight (on 07/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=398 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 0345 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2025/0/SB0398P0345.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2025&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0398&pn=0345 |
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