Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 28 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2795 — An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary authorization of skill games.

Last action — Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Sept. 24, 2026

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

In plain language

This bill temporarily authorizes skill games in Pennsylvania until April 2027.

The bill provides temporary authorization for skill games, allowing their manufacture, sale, and operation without requiring a license or taxes. It aims to maintain the current status of skill games while the legislature works on permanent regulations.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers in the skill game industry can continue operations without requiring new licensing until April 2027.

Summary

Skill Games Extension

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill introduces temporary authorization for skill games, exempting them from certain licensing and taxation requirements under Pennsylvania law.

  • 18 Pa.C.S. § 5513

    An activity authorized under subsection (a) shall constitute an activity lawfully conducted under this title for purposes of 18 Pa.C.S. § 5513(e.1)(4) (relating to gambling devices, gambling, etc.).

    This change means that activities involving skill games will be regarded as lawful under the gambling laws.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 13D01

    A skill slot machine or hybrid slot machine that is placed or operated at a location other than a licensed facility.

    This definition clarifies what constitutes a skill game for regulatory purposes.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 13D03

    Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, the manufacture, sale, lease, distribution, servicing, repair, possession, placement, operation and play of a skill game shall be lawful in this Commonwealth.

    This explicitly legalizes various activities relating to skill games that were previously ambiguous.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 13D03(b)

    A person shall not be required to obtain a license, permit, certificate, registration, approval or other authorization under this title to engage in an activity authorized under subsection (a).

    This removes the requirement for licenses for engaging with skill games.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 13D03(c)

    A tax, fee or assessment imposed under this title shall not apply solely by reason of an activity authorized under subsection (a).

    This exempts skill game activities from taxation that applies to other gambling activities.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 13D04

    This chapter shall expire April 13, 2027.

    This establishes a temporary timeframe for the authorization of skill games until April 2027.

Action History

  1. Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Sept. 24, 2026

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1 sponsors · 28 co-sponsors · 224 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (28)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2795 do?
Skill Games Extension
Who sponsors HB 2795?
HB 2795 is sponsored by Mike Jones (Republican), Leslie Rossi (Republican), Dane Watro (Republican), R. Lee James (Republican), Bud Cook (Republican), Perry A. Stambaugh (Republican), Joe Hamm (Republican), Brad Roae (Republican), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Kerry A. Benninghoff (Republican), Martin T. Causer (Republican), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Ryan Warner (Republican), Mark M. Gillen (Republican), Jamie Walsh (Republican), Rich Irvin (Republican), Rob W. Kauffman (Republican), Jacob D. Banta (Republican), Charity Grimm Krupa (Republican), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), Valerie S. Gaydos (Republican), Jill N. Cooper (Republican), Jonathan Fritz (Republican), Jeff Olsommer (Republican), Eric J. Weaknecht (Republican), Aaron Bernstine (Republican), Jamie Barton (Republican), Joanne Stehr (Republican), and Jamie L. Flick (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2795?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 24, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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