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SB 2239

Relating to charitable raffles conducted by certain intercollegiate athletics teams; creating criminal offenses.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Carol Alvarado

SB 2239 legalizes charitable raffles for specific college athletics teams while establishing criminal penalties for violations of raffle conduct rules.

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Bill Summary · SB 2239

Legislative bill overview

SB 2239 creates a framework allowing certain intercollegiate athletics teams to conduct charitable raffles while establishing criminal penalties for violations. The bill appears to legalize and regulate a specific category of raffles that may currently face legal restrictions, while imposing penalties for improper conduct.

Why is this important

Intercollegiate athletics programs rely on fundraising to support operations, scholarships, and facilities. This bill could unlock a new revenue stream for university athletic departments while establishing guardrails to prevent fraud or misuse. The criminal penalties suggest the legislature intends this to be a controlled privilege rather than an unrestricted activity.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition scope: What constitutes "certain intercollegiate athletics teams"—only NCAA Division I, or all levels of college athletics? This could create fairness questions among institutions.
  • Raffle conduct rules: The bill creates criminal offenses but the specifics of what conduct triggers penalties are unclear without seeing the full text—this could create compliance uncertainty.
  • Revenue use restrictions: Whether raffle proceeds must support athletics exclusively or can subsidize general university operations remains undefined and could affect public perception of the program's intent.

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

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