Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 44 — An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in tavern gaming, further providing for definitions.

Last action — Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Jan. 10, 2025

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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 January 10, 2025. 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.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (6 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

Allowing Wineries to Offer Small Games of Chance

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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Compared against the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes as published AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.

The bill amends definitions related to restaurant and tavern licenses under the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act.

  • Section 902

    brewpub [or], microbrewery → brewpub, microbrewery

    The term 'restaurant licensee' now includes brewpubs and microbreweries without brackets.

  • Section 902

    brewpub [or], microbrewery → brewpub, microbrewery

    The definition of 'tavern' is updated to include brewpubs and microbreweries without brackets.

  • Section 902

    A hotel or restaurant whose place of business is located in a licensed facility as defined in 4 Pa.C.S. § 1103 (relating to definitions).

    The definition of 'tavern' is updated to clarify that it does not include hotels or restaurants in licensed facilities.

Action History

  1. Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Jan. 10, 2025

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 246 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (246)

246 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 44 do?
Allowing Wineries to Offer Small Games of Chance
Who sponsors HB 44?
HB 44 is sponsored by Scott Conklin (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), G. Roni Green (Democratic), and Perry A. Stambaugh (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 44?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 10, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HB 44?
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