Authorize online raffles under the Charitable Gaming Law

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. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Ohio’s Charitable Gaming Law that authorizes online raffles for qualified nonprofit groups. It requires those groups, as well as the platform distributors and manufacturers, to obtain licenses, pay fees, post bonds, and follow strict prize‑and‑age rules. The changes aim to expand fundraising options while protecting participants and ensuring profits go to charitable purposes.

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Hearings

• Senate Select Committee on Gaming: Sub. H. B. No. 476, S. B. No. 199
  Senate Select Committee on Gaming · Apr 14, 2026
• House Finance: H. B. No. 476, Am. H. B. No. 159, H. B. No. 101
  House Finance · Nov 18, 2025
• House Finance: H. B. No. 476
  House Finance · Nov 13, 2025
• House Finance: H. B. No. 476
  House Finance · Nov 4, 2025
• House Finance: H. B. No. 476
  House Finance · Oct 28, 2025

History

1. Feb 11, 2026Referred to committee
2. Nov 25, 2025Introduced
3. Nov 19, 2025Passed
4. Nov 18, 2025Reported - Substitute
5. Oct 1, 2025Referred to committee
6. Sep 29, 2025Introduced

Sponsors

• Meredith Craig (R) · sponsor
• Chris Glassburn
• David Thomas
• Jennifer Gross
• Mark Hiner
• Matthew Kishman
• Monica Robb Blasdel
• Ron Ferguson
• Sean P. Brennan
• Sharon A. Ray
• Thomas Hall

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