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HB 8059 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Feb 27, 2026
Last action
Mar 24, 2026 — 03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
David Place R
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled