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HCR 1001

Charitable Gaming Constitutional Amendment

2026 Regular Session

Colorado proposes constitutional amendment to modify charitable gaming rules, requiring voter approval to alter how nonprofits conduct fundraising games of chance.

House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Postpone Indefinitely
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Bill Summary · HCR 1001

Legislative bill overview

HCR 1001 is a Colorado House Concurrent Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to modify the state's charitable gaming regulations. The bill would amend Colorado's constitution to expand or clarify provisions governing how charitable organizations can conduct games of chance for fundraising purposes.

Why is this important

Charitable gaming generates significant revenue for nonprofits, veterans groups, and community organizations in Colorado. Constitutional amendments require voter approval and represent fundamental changes to state governance, making this a substantial policy shift that would affect how charitable fundraising operates statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of expansion: Unclear whether the amendment expands allowable games, betting limits, or venue restrictions—changes that could increase gambling activity or cannibalize existing regulated gaming markets
  • Revenue distribution: Questions about whether charitable organizations or the state would capture increased gaming revenue, and potential fiscal impacts on Colorado's budget
  • Gambling concerns: Opposition from groups concerned about problem gambling expansion, particularly if the amendment loosens restrictions on game types or betting amounts
  • Implementation specifics: The concurrent resolution likely requires enabling legislation, creating uncertainty about actual operational changes until legislative details emerge

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

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