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PA HB1637
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ed Neilson
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AI Summary
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Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) Section 5513 to add statutory definitions for "slot machine" and "amusement game" to Pennsylvania's gambling device laws
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Defines "slot machine" broadly to include any mechanical, electrical, or computerized device that accepts payment and delivers cash, merchandise, or anything of value through skill, chance, or both
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Exempts three categories from the slot machine definition: devices certified by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, antique slot machines, and amusement games
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Defines "amusement game" as a device used exclusively for recreation that offers no cash prizes and only noncash merchandise valued at or below the cost of play, or food/drink of de minimis value
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment
Legislative Description
In riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.
Last Action
Referred to Gaming Oversight
6/23/2025