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MO HB239

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2015

Primary Sponsor

Charlie Davis

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes charitable organizations (including fraternal, religious, service, and veterans organizations with 501(c) tax-exempt status) to sponsor raffles and sweepstakes using electronic terminal devices on their premises

  • Defines sweepstakes terminal devices as mechanical, video, digital, or electronic machines capable of displaying sweepstakes information on a screen

  • Permits sweepstakes entries to be offered in proportion to contributions made to the charitable organization

  • Requires an alternative free entry method where participants can obtain a chance to win without providing anything of value

  • Allows terminal devices to display prizes through simulated casino-type games, but specifies these simulations are for entertainment only and do not affect winning chances

Legislative Description

Authorizes charities to utilize sweepstakes terminal devices on their premises

Last Action

Referred: Veterans(H)

2/18/2015

Committee Referrals

Veterans2/18/2015

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