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Bill > SB416
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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
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 payment; and abrogating a regulation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to provide new rules for payment methods in raffles conducted by licensed eligible organizations. The bill allows organizations to accept payment for raffle tickets via credit card, debit card, mobile payment services, or other electronic payment methods, with two key conditions: first, the organization must verify that the ticket purchaser is at least 18 years old and will not accept payment from anyone under 18, and second, the payment method must not violate federal laws related to unlawful internet gambling. The bill specifically prohibits licensees from using mobile payment services for playing games of chance. Additionally, the bill abrogates (cancels) any existing regulations that conflict with these new provisions. The legislation defines "mobile payment service" as an electronic money transfer service and will take effect 60 days after passage. This bill appears aimed at modernizing payment methods for small-scale gambling activities while maintaining age restrictions and preventing potential legal issues related to online gambling.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Devlin Robinson (R)*,
Camera Bartolotta (R),
Michele Brooks (R),
Rosemary Brown (R),
Jay Costa (D),
Frank Farry (R),
Marty Flynn (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Scott Hutchinson (R),
Tim Kearney (D),
Scott Martin (R),
Tracy Pennycuick (R),
Kristin Phillips-Hill (R),
Pat Stefano (R),
Judy Ward (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=416 |
| Senate Fiscal Note PN 0403 | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/WU01/LI/BI/SFN/2025/0/SB0416P0403.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=0416&pn=0403 |
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