SB 9952025–2026
bill
2025–2026 Regular Session · State Senate bill
SB 995
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 games of chance, further providing for prize limits.
In committee Last action October 5, 2026: Referred to Gaming Oversight
Official bill page and text: palegis.us
Sponsors 7
- Prime sponsor
- Chris Gebhard
- Cosponsors (6)
- Elder Vogel, Judy Ward, Patrick Stefano, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Tracy Pennycuick
Status
In committee as of October 5, 2026. Session ends November 30, 2026; the 2027–2028 session begins in January 2027.
Roll-call votes 4
October 5, 2026State SenateFINAL PASSAGEPassed49–0
yes (49) Amanda Cappelletti, Anthony Williams, Art Haywood, Camera Bartolotta, Carolyn Comitta, Chris Gebhard, Christine Tartaglione, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, David Argall, Dawn Keefer, Devlin Robinson, Doug Mastriano, Elder Vogel, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Greg Rothman, James Malone, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, John Kane, Judith Schwank, Judy Ward, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lindsey Williams, Lisa Baker, Lisa Boscola, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Maria Collett, Marty Flynn, Michele Brooks, Nick Miller, Nick Pisciottano, Nikil Saval, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Hutchinson, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Steven Santarsiero, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Fontana, Wayne Langerholc
other (1) Vincent Hughes
October 5, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Appropriations): Re-Reported as CommittedPassed21–0
yes (21) Amanda Cappelletti, Art Haywood, Cris Dush, Daniel Laughlin, Devlin Robinson, Elder Vogel, Jarrett Coleman, Jay Costa, Joe Picozzi, Joe Pittman, Judith Schwank, Kim Ward, Kristin Phillips-Hill, Lynda Schlegel Culver, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Scott Martin, Sharif Street, Timothy Kearney, Tracy Pennycuick, Wayne Langerholc
other (1) Vincent Hughes
September 29, 2026State SenateCommittee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as CommittedPassed13–0
yes (13) Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Jarrett Coleman, Katie Muth, Kim Ward, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Fontana
other (1) Anthony Williams
November 19, 2025State SenateCommittee vote (Community, Economic & Recreational Development): Reported as CommittedPassed12–1
yes (12) Anthony Williams, Camera Bartolotta, Chris Gebhard, Devlin Robinson, Frank Farry, Gene Yaw, Kim Ward, Nick Miller, Patrick Stefano, Patty Kim, Rosemary Brown, Wayne Fontana
no (1) Jarrett Coleman
other (1) Katie Muth
Timeline 10
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| October 5, 2026 | House | Referred to Gaming Oversight |
| October 5, 2026 | Senate | Third consideration and final passage |
| October 5, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| October 5, 2026 | Senate | Re-referred to Appropriations |
| September 30, 2026 | Senate | Second consideration |
| September 29, 2026 | Senate | Re-reported as committed |
| November 19, 2025 | Senate | Re-committed to Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
| November 19, 2025 | Senate | First consideration |
| November 19, 2025 | Senate | Reported as committed |
| September 12, 2025 | Senate | Referred to Community, Economic & Recreational Development |
Data: Open States (API v3; public data, attribution appreciated), updated November 5, 2026. Official record: palegis.us. Bill pages link to the official text, not copied.