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NJ A2988
NJ A2988Permits educational organizations to conduct bingo games with prizes for participating students under certain circumstances.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill would permit educational organizations that are registered to conduct bingo under the "Bingo Licensing Law" to conduct bingo games exclusively with students affiliated with the organization as participants, including persons under the age of 18 years old, only if prizes are awarded. The total value of prizes awarded for such an event would be limited to $100 in all games played in a single occasion. The bill would require parental consent in writing to any student's participation in the bingo games. This bill would provide a limited exception in the "Bingo Licensing Law" to the prohibition against persons under the 18 participating in bingo games. The bill would provide organizations such as parent teacher associations the ability to fundraise by charging parents a fee for their children's participation in a bingo event with prizes.
AI Summary
This bill allows educational organizations registered to conduct bingo games under the "Bingo Licensing Law" to hold special bingo events exclusively for their students, even those under 18 years old, provided that prizes are awarded and the total value of prizes for any single event does not exceed $100. This creates a limited exception to the general prohibition against minors participating in bingo. The bill also requires written parental or guardian consent for any student under 18 to participate and permits these organizations, such as parent-teacher associations, to charge a fee for student participation as a fundraising method. The Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission will be responsible for creating necessary rules and regulations to implement these changes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2988 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2988_I1.HTM |
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