Colorado · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HCR 1001: Charitable Gaming Constitutional Amendment
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HCR 1001 is a bill introduced in the Colorado House on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Charitable Gaming Constitutional Amendment. Primary sponsor: Nick Hinrichsen (Democratic), Larry Suckla (Republican), Naquetta Ricks (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
The state constitution authorizes specified charitable organizations to conduct the games of chance of bingo and raffles and requires a charitable organization to meet the following qualifications in order to conduct games of chance:Pay an annual fee and obtain a license from the secretary of state;Have been in continuous existence for the 5 years preceding license application and have dues-paying membership engaged in carrying out its charitable purpose during that 5-year period;Use the net proceeds from any game of chance solely for the lawful purposes of the charitable organization; and Have a bona fide member of the charitable organization operate or manage the game without compensation. The concurrent resolution repeals from the state constitution these requirements for and limitations on conducting games of chance and directs the general assembly to establish the specific requirements for charitable organizations to conduct games of chance.(Note: This summary applies to this concurrent resolution as introduced.)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Hinrichsen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Larry Suckla | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Naquetta Ricks | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
- House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only
- Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs