Pennsylvania 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 465 — 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 club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.

Last action — Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 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

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill reduces the minimum percentage of proceeds from games of chance that club licensees must allocate for public interest purposes from 60% to 50%.

  • Section 502(a)

    60% → 50%

    The minimum percentage of proceeds that must be paid for public interest purposes is reduced.

  • Section 502(a)

    40% → 50%

    The maximum percentage of proceeds that a club licensee may retain is increased.

Action History

  1. Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 247 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (247)

247 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 465?
SB 465 is sponsored by Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Judy Ward (Republican), Michele Brooks (Republican), Jay Costa (Democratic), Gene Yaw (Republican), and Patrick J. Stefano (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 465?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced March 18, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 465?
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