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RI H8059

RI H8059
Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.


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Introduced
02/27/2026
In Committee
02/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This act would allow nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement. This act would take effect upon passage.

AI Summary

This bill allows nonprofit organizations, defined as entities operating for a purpose other than profit where income isn't distributed to members, to participate in permitted games of chance, such as Bingo, raffles, or lotteries, by registering annually with the state police, who are referred to as the "department" in this context. Importantly, these registered nonprofit organizations will be exempt from any background checks that local law enforcement might otherwise require, and this change will take effect immediately upon its passage.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 03/24/2026)

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