The bill amends sections 2915.01, 2915.092, and 2915.14 of the Revised Code to authorize online raffles under Ohio's Charitable Gaming Law. It introduces new definitions, including the classification of online raffle platforms as a type of "bingo supply," and clarifies that "electronic devices" used in gambling do not include these platforms. The definition of a "raffle" is expanded to encompass both traditional and online methods, allowing organizations to conduct raffles through electronic means while ensuring compliance with existing laws. The bill is declared an emergency measure, highlighting the urgency of its implementation.

Additionally, the bill allows non-profit organizations and educational institutions to conduct raffles without a bingo license, provided they allocate at least fifty percent of net profits to charitable purposes. It establishes that illegal raffle conduct is a misdemeanor, escalating to a felony for repeat offenders, and sets specific requirements for organizations conducting electronic instant bingo. Key changes include the insertion of language that mandates organizations must not have violated certain raffle regulations previously to conduct electronic instant bingo. The bill also repeals existing sections of the Revised Code related to these activities, indicating a significant overhaul of the regulatory framework governing charitable gaming in Ohio.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2915.01, 2915.092, 2915.14