The bill amends the Revised Code to authorize online raffles and make significant changes to the Charitable Gaming Law in Ohio. It introduces new sections 2915.17, 2915.18, 2915.19, and 2915.20, which establish a regulatory framework for conducting online raffles, including provisions for registration and licensing fees that will be directed to the charitable law fund managed by the attorney general. The bill clarifies definitions related to gambling and charitable organizations, differentiating between traditional and online raffle activities, and specifies that "electronic device" does not include online raffle platforms. Additionally, it updates definitions for bingo and raffle operations, including the meaning of "bingo supplies," and outlines the conditions under which raffles can be conducted, particularly focusing on the financial management and distribution of net profits.

Furthermore, the bill enhances the regulatory framework surrounding bingo and sweepstakes, establishing licensing requirements for charitable organizations and distributors involved in these activities. It grants the attorney general authority to enforce compliance, deny or revoke licenses, and impose civil fines for non-compliance. The bill also introduces new provisions for manufacturers and distributors of bingo supplies, requiring licenses and establishing penalties for violations. It mandates that all payments related to bingo sessions be made through dedicated accounts and outlines specific distribution requirements for net profits from instant bingo and online raffles. Overall, the bill aims to modernize and clarify the legal framework governing charitable gaming in Ohio, ensuring compliance and integrity in the fundraising process.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2915.01, 2915.092, 2915.14
As Reported By House Committee: 109.32, 2915.01, 2915.07, 2915.08, 2915.081, 2915.082, 2915.092, 2915.093, 2915.10, 2915.101, 2915.14, 2915.16
As Passed By House: 109.32, 2915.01, 2915.07, 2915.08, 2915.081, 2915.082, 2915.092, 2915.093, 2915.10, 2915.101, 2915.14, 2915.16