Gambling: operation of a contest or sweepstakes.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The law makes it illegal to run or support online sweepstakes that use a dual‑currency system to mimic gambling and award cash or cash‑equivalent prizes. It also expands unfair‑practice rules for any contest, requiring clear disclosures about odds, prizes, costs, and results, while exempting licensed gambling and occasional promotional giveaways. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines of $1,000‑$25,000 or up to a year in jail.

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Vote

Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3366.). · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Sep 11, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 18, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Jul 15, 2025
• Governmental Organization Committee Hearing
  Governmental Organization · Jul 8, 2025

History

1. Oct 11, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 623, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 11, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 24, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m.
4. Sep 12, 2025Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 79. Noes 0. Page 3366.).
5. Sep 11, 2025From committee: That the Senate amendments be concurred in. (Ayes 20. Noes 0.) (September 11).
6. Sep 10, 2025Joint Rule 62(a), file notice suspended. (Page 3164.)
7. Sep 9, 2025Re-referred to Com. on G.O. pursuant to Assembly Rule 77.2.
8. Sep 8, 2025Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Assembly. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 2622.).
9. Sep 8, 2025In Assembly. Concurrence in Senate amendments pending.
10. Sep 4, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
11. Sep 3, 2025Read third time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
12. Aug 29, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

The 12 most recent of 37 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Valencia · sponsor

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