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Bill Summary · HB 1143

Summary of House Bill 1143

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: HB 1143
  • Title: To Amend the Charitable Bingo and Raffles Enabling Act; and to Prohibit Raffles to Provide Funding for a Student-Athlete Under the Arkansas Student-Athlete Publicity Rights Act.
  • Introduced: January 15, 2025
  • Status: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment on May 5, 2025
  • Sponsor: Representative Wooten

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1143 aimed to amend the existing Charitable Bingo and Raffles Enabling Act in Arkansas. The primary intent of the bill was to prohibit the conduct of raffles specifically for the purpose of funding student-athletes, as outlined under the Arkansas Student-Athlete Publicity Rights Act.

Key Provisions

  • Amendment to Existing Law: The bill proposed an addition to the Arkansas Code Title 23, Chapter 114, Subchapter 4, specifically creating a new section (23-114-410) that states:
    • "A raffle shall not be conducted to provide funding for a student-athlete under the Arkansas Student-Athlete Publicity Rights Act."

This provision directly restricts the use of raffles as a means to financially support student-athletes, thereby impacting how organizations and individuals can raise funds for this purpose.

Impact

  • Affected Parties: The prohibition would primarily affect organizations and individuals who might have used raffles as a fundraising method for student-athletes. This includes schools, sports teams, and community organizations that support student-athletes.
  • Fiscal Impact: According to the fiscal impact statement, there would be no financial implications for the state or taxpayers as a result of this bill.

Procedural Aspects

  • Legislative Process:
    • The bill was filed on January 15, 2025, and was read for the first time, with rules suspended for a second reading before being referred to the Committee on House Rules.
    • Ultimately, the bill did not progress beyond the committee stage and was declared dead at the Sine Die adjournment on May 5, 2025.

Conclusion

House Bill 1143 sought to clarify and restrict the use of raffles in funding student-athletes in Arkansas. While it aimed to address specific fundraising practices, it did not advance through the legislative process and thus did not become law.

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

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