PennsylvaniaSB 3982025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

An Act amending the act of December 19, 1988 (P.L.1262, No.156), known as the Local Option Small Games of Chance Act, in games of chance, further providing for prize limits and providing for online ra . . .ffles by fire companies; and, in club licensees, further providing for distribution of proceeds.

Sponsored By: Michele Brooks (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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3 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Higher prize limits for licensed groups

Licensed eligible organizations can award up to $60,000 in prizes from games of chance in any seven-day period, up from $35,000. The higher limit starts 60 days after enactment. It raises the amount groups may award but does not guarantee prizes or direct payments to households.

Clubs can keep more game proceeds

For proceeds from calendar years beginning after December 31, 2025, clubs must pay at least 50% for public interest purposes and may keep up to 50%. The prior shares were at least 60% for public purposes and no more than 40% for the club. Payment is due within one year after the calendar year ends. These rules take effect 60 days after enactment.

Fire companies can sell raffle tickets online

Fire companies with a valid small-games license can sell raffle tickets online. Buyers must pay by debit or credit card, be at least 18, and be in Pennsylvania when they buy. The company must check buyers’ age and location and follow federal rules against funding unlawful online gambling. This authorization takes effect immediately and ends December 31, 2027.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Michele Brooks

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Christopher Gebhard

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel Laughlin

    Republican • Senate

  • Devlin J. Robinson

    Republican • Senate

  • Frank A. Farry

    Republican • Senate

  • Jay Costa

    Democratic • Senate

  • Patrick J. Stefano

    Republican • Senate

  • Rosemary M. Brown

    Republican • Senate

  • Steven J. Santarsiero

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 1,021 • No: 216

House vote • 10/19/2026

Senate Bill 398 PN2006, FINAL PASSAGE

Yes: 201 • No: 2

committee vote • 10/6/2026

37 0

Yes: 37 • No: 0

House vote • 10/5/2026

Senate Bill 398 PN1978 A04404

Yes: 201 • No: 1

House vote • 10/5/2026

Senate Bill 398 PN1978 A04455

Yes: 99 • No: 103

House vote • 10/5/2026

Senate Bill 398 PN1978 A04393, MOTION TO APPEAL RULING OF THE CHAIR

Yes: 104 • No: 98

House vote • 10/5/2026

Senate Bill 398 PN1978 A04402

Yes: 202 • No: 0

committee vote • 9/29/2026

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

committee vote • 9/29/2026

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

committee vote • 9/29/2026

26 0

Yes: 26 • No: 0

committee vote • 9/29/2026

14 12

Yes: 14 • No: 12

Senate vote • 7/16/2025

Senate Bill 398 PN0345, Final Passage

Yes: 49 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/24/2025

22 0

Yes: 22 • No: 0

committee vote • 6/10/2025

14 0

Yes: 14 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Act No. 93 of 2026

    10/22/2026Governor
  2. Approved by the Governor

    10/22/2026Governor
  3. Presented to the Governor

    10/22/2026Senate
  4. Signed in House

    10/21/2026Senate
  5. Signed in Senate

    10/20/2026Senate
  6. Senate concurred in House amendments (50-0)

    10/20/2026Senate
  7. Re-reported on concurrence, as committed

    10/20/2026Senate
  8. Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations

    10/19/2026Senate
  9. Third consideration and final passage (201-2)

    10/19/2026House
  10. Re-reported as committed

    10/6/2026House
  11. Re-referred to Appropriations

    10/5/2026House
  12. Second consideration, with amendments

    10/5/2026House
  13. Removed from table

    9/30/2026House
  14. Laid on the table

    9/29/2026House
  15. First consideration

    9/29/2026House
  16. Reported as amended

    9/29/2026House
  17. Referred to Gaming Oversight

    7/17/2025House
  18. Third consideration and final passage (49-0)

    7/16/2025Senate
  19. Re-reported as committed

    6/24/2025Senate
  20. Re-referred to Appropriations

    6/11/2025Senate
  21. Second consideration

    6/11/2025Senate
  22. First consideration

    6/10/2025Senate
  23. Reported as committed

    6/10/2025Senate
  24. Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development

    3/6/2025Senate

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