HB 1920: Charitable gaming; remuneration for bingo callers and bingo managers.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Charitable gaming; remuneration for bingo callers and bingo managers. Provides that, with certain exceptions, remuneration of up to $200 per session may paid to bingo managers or callers who have a current registration certificate issued by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or who are exempt from such registration requirement. Current law permits such remuneration to be paid so long as it does not exceed $100 per session. The bill requires an exception for such remuneration to be paid at a rate not less than one and one-half times the normal remuneration rate when bingo managers or callers provide services on any day designated as a legal holiday. Lastly, the bill provides that by October 1, 2029, and annually thereafter, the Department shall adjust the maximum remuneration rate of $200 to reflect the rate of inflation from the previous date that such rate was established, as measured by the Consumer Price Index or other method of measuring the rate of inflation that the Department determines is reliable and generally accepted.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 18, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0049)
2. March 18, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 49 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 18, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1920)
7. February 17, 2025Signed by Speaker
8. February 17, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1920ER)
9. February 17, 2025Enrolled
10. February 12, 2025Senate substitute agreed to by House (Y-96 N-1 A-0)
11. February 10, 2025Passed Senate with substitute (39-Y 0-N)
12. February 10, 2025Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute

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