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PA HB1637

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Neilson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) Section 5513 to add statutory definitions for "slot machine" and "amusement game" to Pennsylvania's gambling device laws

  • 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

  • Exempts three categories from the slot machine definition: devices certified by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, antique slot machines, and amusement games

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Gaming Oversight6/23/2025

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