Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 8 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 2874 — An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in administration and enforcement, further providing for list of persons self excluded from gaming activities and for prohibited acts and penalties.

Last action — Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Oct. 21, 2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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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 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (8 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill updates the rules for self-exclusion from gaming activities in Pennsylvania.

The bill amends existing laws to enhance measures regarding self-exclusion from gaming, requiring licensed entities to prevent self-excluded individuals from receiving marketing materials and participating in gaming activities. It also imposes penalties for non-compliance.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you are a self-excluded individual, this law ensures you will not receive marketing materials that could entice you back to gaming.

Summary

Protecting Public Health in Online Gambling

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill updates regulations for licensed gaming entities regarding the handling of self-excluded persons, including prohibitions on marketing and penalties for violations.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 1516

    A → Subject to subsections (c.1) and (c.2),

    The liability section clarifies that gaming entities are not liable for harm as long as they comply with new subsections.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 1516

    Prohibition against direct marketing to self-excluded persons.--A licensed gaming entity or gaming employee...

    Introduces requirements prohibiting direct marketing to self-excluded individuals.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 1516

    Duty to maintain and update self-exclusion and no-marketing lists.-- A licensed gaming entity shall immediately remove...

    Establishes a duty for gaming entities to maintain updated self-exclusion and no-marketing lists.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 1518

    It shall be unlawful for a licensed gaming entity to send or transmit direct advertising or marketing materials...

    Imposes penalties for marketing to individuals on the self-exclusion list.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 1518

    It shall be unlawful for a licensed gaming entity to fail to maintain updated lists of persons on the self-exclusion list...

    Creates a penalty for failing to keep updated self-exclusion lists.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 1518

    It shall be unlawful for a licensed gaming entity to accept a deposit, wager or other form of payment from an individual who appears on the voluntary self-exclusion list.

    Prohibits gaming entities from accepting payments from self-excluded individuals.

  • 4 Pa.C.S. § 1518

    It shall be unlawful for a licensed gaming entity to permit an individual who appears on the voluntary self-exclusion list to withdraw or transfer money from an interactive gaming account...

    Prohibits allowing self-excluded individuals to withdraw or transfer funds from gaming accounts.

Action History

  1. Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Oct. 21, 2026

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 244 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (244)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2874 do?
Protecting Public Health in Online Gambling
Who sponsors HB 2874?
HB 2874 is sponsored by Tarik Khan (Democratic), Jamie L. Flick (Republican), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), Ben Waxman (Democratic), Tarah Probst (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Robert E. Merski (Democratic), Daniel J. Deasy (Democratic), and Joe Ciresi (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 2874?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced October 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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