HB 44

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 tavern gaming, further providing for definitions.

In committee Last action January 10, 2025: Referred to Gaming Oversight

Official bill page and text: palegis.us

Sponsors 7

Prime sponsor: Scott Conklin
Cosponsors (6): Benjamin Sanchez, Carol Hill-Evans, Chris Pielli, G. Roni Green, Patrick Harkins, Perry A. Stambaugh

Status

In committee as of January 10, 2025. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.

Roll-call votes 0

No roll-call votes recorded for this measure.

Timeline 1

Date	Chamber	Action
January 10, 2025	House	Referred to Gaming Oversight

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Pennsylvania General Assembly: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills — copied November 2, 2026

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