Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1655: An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for definitions and for general and specific powers of board; in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for definitions; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; and, in administration, further providing for powers of board.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1655 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in fantasy contests, further providing for definitions and for general and specific powers of board; in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for definitions; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; and, in administration, further providing for powers of board. Primary sponsor: Pat Harkins (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (September 10, 2025): Laid on the table.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Harkins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Scott Conklin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| José Giral | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 180 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Tom Mehaffie | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 106 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Ed Neilson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 174 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Ben Waxman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 182 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Laid on the table
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Rules
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Gaming Oversight