Rhode Island bills · 2026 Regular Session
Rhode Island SB 2918
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Famiglietti (Democratic)
- Murray (Democratic)
- Thompson (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Rhode Island legislature· summary
Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 18, 2026 · Legislature
03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study - Mar 9, 2026 · Legislature
03/09/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/18/2026) - Mar 9, 2026 · Legislature
03/09/2026 Meeting postponed (03/11/2026) - Mar 6, 2026 · Legislature
03/06/2026 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration - Mar 4, 2026 · Senate
03/04/2026 Introduced, referred to Senate Labor and Gaming