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WA SB5443

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adrian Cortes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Maximum raffle ticket price increases from $100 to $250 for standard raffles, and from $250 to $500 for enhanced raffles conducted by charitable or nonprofit organizations

  • Annual gross revenue threshold for conducting raffles without a license increases from $5,000 to $20,000, with a separate $10,000 cap for bingo and amusement games

  • License-free fundraising events expand from twice per calendar year to four times per calendar year, with each event lasting up to 12 consecutive days

  • Enhanced raffles become available to all bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations, removing the previous restriction limiting them to organizations serving individuals with intellectual disabilities

  • Commission may now approve three enhanced raffles per year (up from two) for each of western and eastern Washington, with grand prizes up to $10,000,000

Legislative Description

Concerning requirements for fund-raising events of bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations.

Last Action

Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Business, Trade & Economic Development1/12/2026
Business, Financial Services & Trade1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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