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WA SB5443
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Cortes
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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