AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- NON-CHARITABLE BINGO

HB 8154 legalizes non-charitable bingo operations under the state lottery division by creating a new legal framework. It directly affects the state lottery agency, which would now manage and regulate these games, replacing previous restrictions that treated non-charity bingo as a criminal offense. The bill establishes specific rules for licensing, operations, and oversight within the lottery division’s authority. This changes the law to permit state-run non-charity bingo as a regulated activity, distinct from traditional charity-based bingo.