Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 14 D · 12 R cosponsors

HB 2845 — An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for conditions of licensure and for prohibitions.

Last action — Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Oct. 7, 2026

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    Introduced
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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 October 07, 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

The bill raises the minimum age for participating in paid fantasy contests in Pennsylvania to 21.

This bill amends Pennsylvania's fantasy sports law by changing the minimum age for participants from 18 to 21. It also clarifies definitions and licensing conditions for operators of fantasy contests.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you're involved in the fantasy sports industry, ensure your operations comply with the new age requirements.

Summary

Clarifying Pennsylvania's Fantasy Sports Law and Raising the Minimum Age to Participate in Paid Fantasy Contests

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill raises the minimum age for participants in fantasy contests from 18 to 21 years old.

  • Section 325

    18 → 21

    Changes the minimum age requirement for participants in fantasy contests from 18 years old to 21 years old.

  • Section 326(a)(1)

    18 → 21

    Prohibits licensed operators from accepting participants younger than 21 years old in fantasy contests.

Action History

  1. Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Oct. 7, 2026

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 25 co-sponsors · 227 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (25)

Not signed on (227)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2845 do?
Clarifying Pennsylvania's Fantasy Sports Law and Raising the Minimum Age to Participate in Paid Fantasy Contests
Who sponsors HB 2845?
HB 2845 is sponsored by Sean Dougherty (Democratic), Jason Ortitay (Republican), Jose Giral (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Milou Mackenzie (Republican), Ann Flood (Republican), Jack Rader (Republican), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Anthony A. Bellmon (Democratic), Andrea C. Verobish (Republican), Zachary Mako (Republican), Jonathan Fritz (Republican), Alec J. Ryncavage (Republican), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Dane Watro (Republican), Steven R. Malagari (Democratic), Tim Brennan (Democratic), Dave Madsen (Democratic), Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (Democratic), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Pat Gallagher (Democratic), Joanne Stehr (Republican), Ed Neilson (Democratic), and Jeremy Shaffer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 2845?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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