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IN HB1407

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Genda

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Qualified organizations may conduct "contest based raffles" as a new type of charity gaming, where raffle winners are determined by the outcome of a specific event or contest rather than a random drawing

  • Sport horse competitions are specifically authorized as eligible events, limited to 12 horses maximum, including Indiana-bred thoroughbred, standardbred, or quarter horses in racing/harness racing, or retired horses in jumping events at local events, county fairs, or the state fair

  • Tickets must be sold serially with the number of available ticket numbers matching the number of contestants, ensuring approximately equal distribution among patrons for each contestant number

  • Prize is awarded to all patrons holding tickets matching the winning contestant's number and must be divided equally among all winning ticket holders

  • Effective July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Contest based raffles.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Policy1/8/2026

Full Bill Text

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