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Introduced
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
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 games of chance, providing for payment; and abrogating a regulation.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act to establish clear guidelines for payment methods in games of chance conducted by licensed eligible organizations. Specifically, the bill requires organizations to accept cash as a payment method for playing games of chance and allows them to accept debit cards at their discretion. The bill also gives licensed organizations the flexibility to create their own policies regarding the acceptance of checks, money orders, and debit cards, explicitly stating that they are not obligated to accept these alternative payment methods. Additionally, the bill abrogates (cancels) any existing regulations in the Pennsylvania Code (61 Pa. Code § 901.506) that conflict with these new payment provisions. The legislation will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing licensed organizations time to adjust their payment practices to comply with the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development (on 03/25/2025)
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