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HB 5373WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead

Did Not Advance

West Virginia allows two or more charitable organizations to hold joint raffle events

Original title: To modify the process of holding charitable raffles

Last action · February 9, 2026: To House JudiciarySponsor: Joe Statler

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What This Bill Proposed

House Bill 5373 authorizes two or more charitable or public service organizations to host joint raffle events, provided each participating organization obtains a limited occasion raffle license. The measure amends existing West Virginia code sections related to charitable bingo and raffles.

Why it matters

Charitable groups planning joint fundraising events face new licensing rules requiring individual limited occasion permits for each participating organization.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

charitable or public service organizations

Eligible organizations gain the ability to hold joint raffle occasions under specific limited occasion licensing conditions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can organizations with an annual license host joint raffles?

Yes, two or more organizations may hold a joint raffle occasion provided each participating organization has been granted a limited occasion raffle license for the jointly held occasion.

How many limited occasion licenses can an organization without an annual license receive per year?

No more than three s per year may be granted to an organization that does not hold an .

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

4 actions

Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee
To House Judiciary
Feb 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
Introduced in House
Feb 9, 2026HouseCommittee
To Judiciary
Feb 9, 2026HouseIntroduced
Filed for introduction

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Connected Entities

Joe Statler

PersonJoe Statler“Delegate who introduced House Bill 5373”Map →

Sources

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www.wvlegislature.gov

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