This bill amends Title 4 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, specifically focusing on the definitions and powers of the board related to gaming and fantasy contests. Key changes include a revised definition of "applicant," which now specifies that an applicant is a person seeking registration or a permit, certification, license, qualification, renewal, or other credentials issued by the board. Additionally, the bill introduces new requirements for criminal history record checks for individuals involved in gaming-related activities, including prospective employees, existing employees, independent contractors, applicants, and licensees.

The bill also outlines the process for submitting fingerprints and photographs, emphasizing the need for a full set of fingerprints to be submitted to the Pennsylvania State Police, who will check these against their central repository and forward them to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The results of these checks will be used solely to determine eligibility for the credentials sought, and the board is prohibited from disseminating this information to other entities. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the integrity of gaming-related activities in Pennsylvania by establishing stricter background check protocols.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 2009 (Jun 24, 2025): 4-302