This bill establishes two new funds: the Senior Citizen Grants Endowment Fund and the Senior Citizen Grants Dividend Raffle Fund, aimed at providing financial support to organizations that assist senior citizens. It allows individuals to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividends to these funds and participate in corresponding raffles. The bill outlines the distribution of donations, with 25% allocated to each fund and the remaining 50% directed to the Department of Health for grants to organizations that deliver meals, provide transportation, and offer supportive housing services to seniors.

Additionally, the bill amends existing definitions and regulations related to gambling, specifically clarifying that the permanent fund dividend raffle is not considered gambling. It also details the duties of the Department of Revenue in managing these funds, including the establishment of procedures for donations and the administration of the raffle. The provisions of the new sections will apply to permanent fund dividend applications submitted on or after January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
HB0255A, AM HB 255, introduced 01/16/2026: 11.66.280, 43.23.230, 43.23.238, 43.23.055, 43.23.011, 43.23.005, 43.23.048, 37.25.050, 25.27.010, 43.23.270, 43.23.130, 12.62.400, 43.23.220, 43.23.200, 14.17.410, 37.10.071, 43.23.235