Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2879: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for online gambling public health and consumer protection; and establishing a restricted account within the Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment Fund and the Online Problem Gambling Public Health Task Force.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2879 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on October 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 35 (Health and Safety) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for online gambling public health and consumer protection; and establishing a restricted account within the Compulsive and Problem Gambling Treatment Fund and the Online Problem Gambling Public Health Task Force. Primary sponsor: Tarik Khan (Democratic). It lists 9 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 21, 2026): Referred to Gaming Oversight.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarik Khan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Heather Boyd | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 163 |
| Joe Ciresi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 146 |
| Dan Deasy | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Jamie Flick | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 83 |
| Joe McAndrew | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Bob Merski | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Tarah Probst | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 189 |
| 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
- Referred to Gaming Oversight