HB243 Summary

• Proposes a constitutional amendment for Baldwin County authorizing charitable raffles, traditional paper bingo, and similar charitable games for fundraising purposes.

• Defines "charitable games" as non-casino-style games approved by the Baldwin County Commission and operated by qualifying charitable organizations, explicitly excluding house-banked and casino-style games.

• Requires charitable organizations to obtain a charity fundraising permit from the Baldwin County Commission or respective municipality, valid for a single fundraising event, with permit fees to be established by county regulations.

• Restricts charitable game operations to in-state locations and physical ticket sales to individuals physically located in Alabama; prohibits use of electronic devices, video lottery terminals, or networked machines.

• Prohibits compensation for supplies or prizes beyond actual fair market value and restricts additional compensation to regular employees for organizing or operating charitable games.