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Read. Follow. Verify.Pennsylvania House Bill 44 expands tavern gaming definitions to include wineries
Last action · January 10, 2025: Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Jan. 10, 2025Sponsors: Scott Conklin and 6 others
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What This Bill Would Do
Pennsylvania House Bill 44 broadens the definition of s and s eligible for small games of chance to include specific wineries, taking effect in 60 days.
Wineries holding limited winery licenses become newly eligible to apply for gaming licenses, potentially allowing them to offer small games of chance on their premises.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Wineries
Limited wineries become newly eligible to qualify as restaurant licensees and taverns for small games of chance.
Grocery Stores
Grocery stores remain explicitly excluded from holding tavern gaming licenses.
Key Facts
- The definition of 'restaurant licensee' is updated to include a winery licensed to sell liquor under the Liquor Code, excluding wineries holding licenses other than a limited winery license.
- The definition of 'tavern' is updated to include a winery with a valid license to sell liquor, malt, or brewed beverages, excluding wineries with licenses other than a limited winery license.
- A new definition for 'winery' is added, meaning the same as under section 102 of the Liquor Code.
- Grocery stores, premises selling liquid fuels or oil, certain hotels or restaurants in licensed gambling facilities, and businesses on the grounds of Major League sports or racing facilities remain excluded from the tavern definition.
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- The act takes effect in 60 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 10, 2025HouseCommitteeReferred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Jan. 10, 2025
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