SB542 Limiting the game dates available to charities at gaming facilities.
Limiting the game dates available to charities at gaming facilities.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Limiting charity game dates could reduce charitable gaming revenue that supports nonprofits providing services throughout NH communities.
Your Community
Many NH nonprofits depend on charitable gaming revenue to fund community services. Limiting their access to game dates could reduce their funding.
Your Freedom
Would restrict charitable organizations' access to a legal fundraising mechanism, though the bill was sent to interim study.
Status
Executive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159
Sponsor
Timothy Lang (R)
The Short Version
Would limit the number of game dates available to charitable organizations at gaming facilities. Referred to interim study 19-0, suggesting more examination is needed before changing how charities access gaming revenue.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Gaming facilities seeking more commercial game dates
- ▲ Those concerned about gambling proliferation
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Charitable organizations that depend on gaming revenue
- ▼ Nonprofits providing community services funded by gaming
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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