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NJ A1521
NJ A1521Allows for eligible organizations to use large entertainment venues to conduct raffles in certain municipalities.
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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 extend the eligible venues that can host raffles conducted by eligible organizations in municipalities that allow raffles to include large entertainment venues. Large entertainment venue means a shopping plaza, center, mall, or similar venue, consisting of at least 1.5 million square feet with at least 750,000 square feet of the venue being operated as one or more entertainment facilities, such as a theater, ice rink, water park, or other place where performances, concerts, exhibits, games, or contests are held and for which an entry fee is charged. Currently, only large sporting venues are eligible to host raffles for eligible organizations in permitting municipalities.
AI Summary
This bill expands the types of large venues where eligible organizations can conduct raffles, specifically allowing for large entertainment venues in addition to the currently permitted large sporting venues, provided the municipality allows raffles. A large entertainment venue is defined as a shopping plaza, center, mall, or similar location that is at least 1.5 million square feet and has at least 750,000 square feet dedicated to entertainment facilities like theaters, ice rinks, or water parks where an entry fee is charged. The bill also clarifies rules for remote raffle conduct, prize distribution, and reporting requirements, and permits raffles to be held on Sundays at these venues, with alcohol service allowed if the venue holds the appropriate liquor license.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1521 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1521_I1.HTM |
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