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PA SB330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michele Brooks

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Sports Raffle Charities Act to redirect 5% of charitable sports raffle proceeds (from the 50% charitable share) to fund grants issued by the Office of State Fire Commissioner for Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Programs
  • Requires 95% of the charitable share to continue being donated within seven days to designated charitable organizations for public interest purposes
  • Mandates affiliated nonprofit organizations remit the 5% fire/EMS funding to the department annually by June 30, with the State Treasurer transferring funds to a restricted General Fund account
  • Establishes annual reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations conducting athletic event drawings, including total ticket sales, charitable donations, and amounts remitted for fire/EMS grants
  • Reports must be submitted by September 30 each year to the State Treasurer, who distributes them to the Appropriations and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committees of both chambers

Legislative Description

Further providing for athletic event drawing.

Last Action

Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development

2/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Community, Economic & Recreational Development2/26/2025

Full Bill Text

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