Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 330 — An Act amending the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.366, No.56), known as the Sports Raffle Charities Act, further providing for athletic event drawing.

Last action — Amended on third consideration, Oct. 5, 2026

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This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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

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 (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill directs funds from sports raffles to support fire departments in Pennsylvania.

This bill amends the Sports Raffle Charities Act to require that 5% of athletic event raffle proceeds are used to fund grants for fire departments. Nonprofits conducting these raffles must report their financial distributions annually to the State Treasurer.

What this means for you
  • Workers: Workers may see increased funding for fire departments through grants supported by raffle funds.

Summary

Devoting Funds from Major League and Collegiate Sporting Event 50/50 Raffles to Fire Departments

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

20 added · 20 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment specifies that five percent of the funds from an athletic event drawing must now be donated by the affiliated nonprofit organization conducting the raffle. Previously, the text did not clarify that this portion of the funds should specifically be donated. This change highlights the responsibility of the nonprofit to contribute directly to funding grants for fire and emergency medical services, which clarifies the allocation of funds and could impact the financial support provided to these programs.

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287 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
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330 2025 INTRODUCED BY BROOKS, BROWN, BARTOLOTTA, ROBINSON, STEFANO AND FLYNN, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 REFERRED TO COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 AN ACT Amending the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.366, No.56), entitled "An act providing for sports raffles for charity;
2002 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA SENATE BILL Session of No.
330 2025 INTRODUCED BY BROOKS, BROWN, BARTOLOTTA, ROBINSON, STEFANO, FLYNN AND FARRY, FEBRUARY 26, 2025 AS AMENDED ON THIRD CONSIDERATION, OCTOBER 5, 2026 AN ACT Amending the act of July 2, 2019 (P.L.366, No.56), entitled "An act providing for sports raffles for charity;
(ii) Five percent shall be used to fund grants issued by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S.
(ii) Five percent shall be DONATED BY THE AFFILIATED <-- NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION CONDUCTING THE RAFFLE, TO BE used to fund grants issued by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S.
The department shall report the amount remitted under paragraph (1)(ii) to the State Treasurer.
The <-- department shall report the amount remitted under paragraph (1)(ii) to the State Treasurer.
(ii) The total amount donated to one or more 20250SB0330PN0287 - 2 - designated charitable organizations for which the athletic event drawing was conducted under subsection (e) (1)(i).
(ii) The total amount donated to one or more 20250SB0330PN2002 - 2 - designated charitable organizations for which the athletic event drawing was conducted under subsection (e) (1)(i).
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Sports Raffle Charities Act to specify the distribution of funds from athletic event drawings and requires reporting on the generated funds.

  • Section 4(e)

    to one → as follows:

    It clarifies the distribution of funds by replacing vague wording with specific instructions.

  • Section 4(e)

    [the] to one → for which the drawing was conducted

    It specifies that donations should be made to charitable organizations related to the specific drawing.

  • Section 4(e)(1)(ii)

    by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 78 Subchs. B (relating to Fire Company Grant Program) and C (relating to Emergency Medical Services Grant Program). → to fund grants issued by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 78 Subchs. B and C.

    It reforms the fund allocation by directly naming the purpose of the five percent donation.

  • Section 4(e)(2)

    under paragraph (1)(ii) → under paragraph (1)(ii)

    It remains unchanged but reiterates the requirement for remittance of funds for clarity.

  • Section 4(k.1)

    Each affiliated nonprofit organization that conducts an athletic event drawing shall compile a report with all of the following information for the prior year: (i) The total amount collected from the sale of athletic event drawing tickets. (ii) The total amount donated to one or more designated charitable organizations for which the athletic event drawing was conducted under subsection (e)(1)(i). (iii) The total amount remitted under subsection (e)(1)(ii) to fund grants issued by the Office of State Fire Commissioner under 35 Pa.C.S. Ch. 78 Subchs. B and C.

    It establishes a reporting requirement for nonprofit organizations regarding their fundraising activities and distributions.

  • Section 4(k.1)(2)

    No later than the first September 30 following the first remittance date under subsection (e)(2), and each September 30 thereafter, each affiliated nonprofit organization shall submit the report under paragraph (1) to the State Treasurer on a form prescribed by the State Treasurer.

    It sets a deadline for reporting, ensuring timely accountability for the funds raised.

Action History

  1. Amended on third consideration, Oct. 5, 2026

  2. Second consideration, Sept. 30, 2026

  3. First consideration, Sept. 29, 2026

  4. Reported as committed, Sept. 29, 2026

  5. Referred to COMMUNITY, ECONOMIC AND RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Feb. 26, 2025

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

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Not signed on (246)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 330 do?
Devoting Funds from Major League and Collegiate Sporting Event 50/50 Raffles to Fire Departments
Who sponsors SB 330?
SB 330 is sponsored by FARRY, Michele Brooks (Republican), Rosemary M. Brown (Republican), Camera Bartolotta (Republican), Devlin J. Robinson (Republican), Patrick J. Stefano (Republican), and Marty Flynn (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 330?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced February 26, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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