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WI SB573

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

John Jagler

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Wisconsin statute 563.03(1m) to clarify the definition of "bingo" and what activities are excluded from regulation

  • Games using free cards and donated prizes where participants pay nothing remain excluded from the legal definition of bingo

  • Adds new language specifying that such free games are excluded even if the host or sponsor pays for prizes, supplies, equipment, or logistical support

  • Removes ambiguity about whether a game organizer's behind-the-scenes costs would trigger bingo regulations when players participate for free

Legislative Description

The definition of bingo.

Last Action

Senator Smith added as a coauthor

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture and Revenue10/24/2025

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