Bill > HB4550

This bill amends the existing Traxler-McCauley-Law-Bowman bingo act to modify regulations around raffle licenses and prohibit firearms as prizes when raffles are conducted on school grounds. Specifically, the bill allows qualified organizations to apply for an unlimited number of small and large raffle licenses, with only one small raffle license permitted per location per day. If a small raffle license covers multiple dates, all drawing locations must remain the same. The key new provision prohibits firearms as prizes for raffles held at schools, which are defined as public or private educational institutions from kindergarten through 12th grade (excluding home schools). The definition of "firearm" references an existing legal definition from a 1927 state law. The bill also maintains an existing exemption for organizations conducting a single gathering raffle with prizes valued at $100 or less, which does not require a license. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for charitable gaming events and prevent firearms from being raffled at school locations.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4550