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HB 2411

An Act making appropriations from the restricted revenue accounts within the State Gaming Fund and from the restricted revenue accounts within the Fantasy Contest Fund and Video Gaming Fund to the Attorney General, the Department of Revenue, the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Roni Green and 1 co-sponsor

Allocates restricted gaming-related funds for 2026-27 to the AG, Revenue, State Police, and Gaming Control Board to cover operations and pay prior-year bills.

Act No. 10A of 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2411

Summary of HB 2411 (Session 2025-2026, Pennsylvania)

Purpose

HB 2411 is an appropriations bill that would allocate funds from restricted revenue accounts within three Pennsylvania gaming-related funds—the State Gaming Fund, the Fantasy Contest Fund, and the Video Gaming Fund—for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The bill also provides for the payment of bills incurred and unpaid at the close of the 2025-2026 fiscal year. In short, it directs available restricted revenues to specific state agencies and for outstanding obligations from the prior year.

Key Provisions and Provisions Highlights

  • Funding sources tapped:
    • Restricted revenue accounts within:
    • State Gaming Fund
    • Fantasy Contest Fund
    • Video Gaming Fund
  • Recipients of funds (agencies listed):
    • Attorney General
    • Department of Revenue
    • Pennsylvania State Police
    • Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
  • Time frame covered:
    • Fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027
  • Prior-year obligations:
    • Allocates funds for the payment of bills incurred and remaining unpaid at the close of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026
  • Legislative action history (for context):
    • Referred to Appropriations (March 24, 2026)
    • Reported as committed (March 25, 2026)
    • Laid on the table and then re-committed for further consideration (March 25–April 15, 2026)
    • Second consideration and re-commitment to Appropriations (April 14–15, 2026)
  • Sponsor:
    • Co-sponsor: Jordan Harris

Who Would Be Affected

  • State agencies:
    • Attorney General
    • Department of Revenue
    • Pennsylvania State Police
    • Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board
  • General fiscal impact:
    • The distribution of funds from restricted gaming-related revenue streams would determine annual operating budgets and potentially fund specific programs or enforcement efforts within the four agencies.
    • Households and businesses could be indirectly affected through state enforcement activities, regulatory operations, and revenue collection/processing tied to gaming and fantasy/interactive entertainment.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Budget cycle focus: Aligns with the state’s annual appropriations process, providing funding for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
  • Payment of prior-year bills: Ensures liabilities from the 2025-2026 year are settled, which may affect cash flow planning and late-payment liabilities.
  • Legislative process status (as of latest action):
    • The bill has passed through committee stages and is moving through the standard Appropriations process, with multiple tabled/recall actions indicating active consideration.
  • Next potential steps: If advanced, the bill would require passage by both chambers and a signature by the Governor to become law, after which the funds would be allocated as described for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill focuses narrowly on allocating existing restricted revenues rather than creating new revenue streams.
  • The use of restricted funds means allocations are limited to purposes defined by the statutory restrictions of the Gaming Fund, Fantasy Contest Fund, and Video Gaming Fund.
  • The exact line-item allocations within each agency (e.g., specific programs, enforcement, administration) are not detailed in the summary available; the bill would authorize expenditures within the scope of the restricted funds for the stated period.

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

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