· RI legislature · 2026

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- GAMBLING AND LOTTERIES

Allows nonprofit organizations to participate in permitted games of chance upon registering with the state police on an annual basis. The nonprofit would be exempt from any required background checks by local law enforcement.

Sponsor

Earl Read (D-RI)

Introduced

2026-02-27

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

03/24/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study