S.2918

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·3/4/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island S2918 allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance by registering annually with the state police.

Rhode Island S2918 amends the state's gambling and lotteries chapter to allow nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance, such as Bingo or raffles, by registering annually with the state police. This registration exempts the nonprofits from any required background checks by local law enforcement. The bill specifies that the organization must provide detailed information about its operations, financial records, and the intended use of the proceeds from the games.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor and Gaming Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Committee on Labor & Gaming: Be held for further study

7 Yea

DDDRDDD

0 Nay

2 Absent

DD

Calendar

Mar 18

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

Mar 18

Senate

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Mar 9

Senate

Meeting postponed (03/11/2026)

Mar 9

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026)