H8154

Creates a new chapter to provide for non-charitable bingo by the state lottery division.

Introduced·2/27/26
Introduced Text

Establishes a new chapter for non-charitable bingo regulated by the Rhode Island state lottery division.

This bill creates a new chapter for non-charitable bingo, allowing the state lottery division to license, regulate, and supervise the operation of bingo games at hosting facilities. It prohibits individuals under 18 from playing and mandates that the division promulgate regulations within 180 days of enactment. The bill allocates non-charitable bingo revenue to the state, the operator, and the host municipalities, with specific percentages for each.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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History

Apr 25

House

Committee postponed at request of sponsor (04/29/2026)

Apr 24

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Feb 27

House

Introduced, referred to House Finance