Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 2 R cosponsors

HB 107 — 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 games of chance, providing for payment and for online raffle sales; and abrogating a regulation.

Last action — Referred to Gaming Oversight

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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 14, 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.

  • 17 sponsors

    1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill enables licensed organizations to conduct online raffles and accept electronic payments, while specifying conditions for participation and modifying existing regulations.

  • 61 Pa. Code § 901.506

    The regulation related to online raffle sales.

    Removes conflicting regulations regarding online raffle sales.

  • Local Option Small Games of Chance Act

    Section 301.2. Payment. (a) Methods.-- (1) Except as provided under paragraph (2), a licensed eligible organization may accept payment via credit card, debit card, mobile payment services or other electronic payment method for the playing of games of chance. (2) A licensee under Chapter 9 may not accept mobile payment services for the playing of games of chance. (b) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Mobile payment service." A service in which a money payment is made electronically through a money transfer service, such as Venmo, Paypal, Cash App or an equivalent money transfer service.

    Allows licensed organizations to accept various electronic payment methods for games of chance, with specific exceptions.

  • Local Option Small Games of Chance Act

    Section 303.2. Online raffle sales. (a) Operations.--A licensed eligible organization may conduct and reveal the winner of raffles through a publicly accessible Internet website, social media platform or mobile application. (b) Payments.--A licensed eligible organization may accept electronic payment via credit card, debit card, mobile electronic payment application or other electronic payment method for the purchase of a raffle ticket, if all of the following apply: (1) The organization employs a method to detect the physical location of an individual who buys a ticket for the raffle, but the organization may not accept payment from an individual who is located outside of this Commonwealth. (2) The organization employs a method to verify that the individual who buys a raffle ticket is at least 18 years of age, but the organization may not accept payment from an individual under 18 years of age. (3) The organization does not violate the provisions of 31 U.S.C. Subt. IV Ch. 53 Subch. IV (relating to prohibition on funding of unlawful Internet gambling). (c) Applicability.--The following sections shall not apply to online raffle sales: (1) Section 302. (2) Section 303(b). (3) Section 907.

    Permits organizations to conduct online raffles and accept electronic payments under specific conditions.

Action History

  1. Referred to Gaming Oversight

Sponsors

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Not signed on (236)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 107?
HB 107 is sponsored by Anita Astorino Kulik (Democratic), Joe Hamm (Republican), Jessica Benham (Democratic), Benjamin V. Sanchez (Democratic), Jeanne McNeill (Democratic), Jose Giral (Democratic), Chris Pielli (Democratic), Carol Hill-Evans (Democratic), Jim Haddock (Democratic), Michael H. Schlossberg (Democratic), Joseph C. Hohenstein (Democratic), Joe McAndrew (Democratic), Patrick J. Harkins (Democratic), Andrew Kuzma (Republican), Danielle Friel Otten (Democratic), John C. Inglis III (Democratic), and Jennifer O'Mara (Democratic).
What is the current status of HB 107?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 14, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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