H8059

Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H8059 allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance by registering annually with the state police.

Rhode Island H8059 amends the state's gambling and lotteries laws to allow nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance, such as Bingo or raffles, by registering annually with the state police. These organizations are exempt from local law enforcement background checks. The bill requires these nonprofits to submit detailed annual registration statements, including financial information and the intended use of proceeds.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

12:00 AM

House Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 24

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 20

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/24/2026)

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Judiciary