House Bill 141 revises Montana's gambling laws to allow nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and school districts to accept credit cards for raffle ticket purchases. The bill includes new language permitting credit card use specifically for raffle tickets under section 23-5-413, while clarifying that credit gambling is generally prohibited outside of this context. It also updates definitions related to gambling activities and devices to align with these new provisions, ensuring that funds from ticket sales are allocated for charitable purposes or prize payments rather than administrative costs.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that while nonprofit organizations can sell raffle tickets outside of Montana, they must adhere to the laws of the purchaser's jurisdiction. It maintains restrictions on internet sales of raffle tickets, allowing only those sponsored by nonprofit organizations, and requires that all online advertisements include the organization's name and raffle terms. A new provision specifies that, aside from the designated entities, raffle tickets cannot be purchased with a credit card, aiming to clarify the regulations surrounding credit card use in raffle ticket sales. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(1): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(10): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(2): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(3): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(4): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(5): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(6): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(7): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(8): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1(9): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_1: 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_X(1): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_X(2): 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413
HB0141_X: 23-5-112, 23-5-157, 23-5-413