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SB 181

CHARITABLE GAMING: Provides an exemption for nonprofit healthcare organizations to hold and operate a license for conducting certain raffles. (8/1/26)

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Franklin Foil

Louisiana exempts nonprofit healthcare organizations from standard requirements to conduct charitable raffles, reducing licensing barriers for healthcare fundraising activities.

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 472.
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Bill Summary · SB 181

Legislative bill overview

SB 181 allows nonprofit healthcare organizations in Louisiana to obtain licenses to conduct raffles without meeting certain standard requirements that typically apply to other charitable gaming operators. The bill creates a specific exemption category for these healthcare nonprofits, streamlining their ability to fundraise through raffle activities.

Why is this important

Nonprofits hospitals and healthcare organizations rely heavily on fundraising to support community health services, research, and uncompensated care. This exemption could reduce licensing costs and administrative barriers, allowing healthcare nonprofits to more efficiently generate revenue for their missions while maintaining charitable gaming regulations.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory parity concerns: Other charitable organizations (food banks, youth programs, veterans groups) may question why healthcare nonprofits receive preferential treatment when they also serve critical community needs
  • Oversight questions: The specific exemptions aren't detailed in the bill title, raising questions about what regulations are waived and whether reduced oversight could enable misuse of funds
  • Geographic/financial bias: Exemptions may disproportionately benefit larger, well-established healthcare systems over smaller community health centers that lack nonprofit status or resources to pursue licensing

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

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