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HCR 107

A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION establishing the Charitable Gaming Modernization Task Force to study, review, and report on updates to Kentucky’s charitable gaming statutes and administrative regulations.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Matt Koch

Kentucky creates task force to review and modernize charitable gaming laws and regulations governing nonprofit fundraising activities.

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Bill Summary · HCR 107

Legislative bill overview

HCR 107 establishes a task force charged with comprehensively studying and reviewing Kentucky's charitable gaming laws and regulations to identify necessary modernizations. The task force will examine existing statutes and administrative rules, then report findings and recommendations back to the legislature.

Why is this important

Charitable gaming—including bingo, raffles, and gaming events—generates significant revenue for nonprofits, schools, and community organizations in Kentucky. Outdated regulations may create compliance confusion, limit legitimate charitable fundraising opportunities, or fail to address contemporary gaming technologies and practices, making a systematic review potentially valuable for stakeholders.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of "modernization": Unclear whether updates will expand charitable gaming opportunities (benefiting nonprofits) or tighten oversight (potentially limiting certain activities)
  • Industry influence: Task force composition and stakeholder representation will determine whose interests shape recommendations—nonprofits, problem gambling advocates, or enforcement agencies may have competing priorities
  • Implementation timeline: No specified deadline for task force completion or legislative action on recommendations, risking extended uncertainty for charitable gaming operators

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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