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NH SB542

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum number of game dates a charitable organization can obtain at gaming facilities from 10 to 7 days per calendar year

  • Creates a tiered system requiring gaming operators to contract with more charities based on monthly revenue: operators with less than $1 million contract with 1 charity per game date, $1-2 million with 2, $2-5 million with 3, and over $5 million with 4 charities

  • Requires the gaming commission to annually review each operator's revenue category by October 31, with operators given 30 days to adjust to new charity requirements if reclassified

  • Mandates that 35 percent of daily gross gaming revenues (after prizes) be equally distributed among all licensed charitable organizations or the host community partnering with the operator on that date

  • Reduces the maximum number of game dates a single gaming facility can award to its host municipality from 10 to 7 days per calendar year

Legislative Description

Limiting the game dates available to charities at gaming facilities.

Last Action

Public Hearing: 03/09/2026 11:15 am GP 159

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means2/26/2026
Ways and Means11/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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