The California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization proposes comprehensive changes to charitable bingo regulations, eliminating remote caller bingo provisions while refining oversight of in-person games. The legislation repeals multiple sections of the Business and Professions Code and Penal Code that previously authorized remote caller bingo operations and established the Charity Bingo Mitigation Fund.
Under the amended framework, cities and counties retain authority to permit bingo games conducted by tax-exempt organizations, including charitable groups, senior citizens organizations, and mobilehome park associations. The measure maintains core requirements that games must be operated by organization members without compensation, with proceeds directed exclusively to charitable purposes. Local jurisdictions may impose annual license fees up to $50 and collect additional fees to offset documented law enforcement costs related to bingo activities.
The bill modifies regulations for electronic card-minding devices, removing Department of Justice inspection requirements while preserving restrictions on device capabilities. These portable aids may only assist players in tracking called numbers during live games and cannot determine game outcomes or connect to other bingo equipment. Prize values remain capped at $500 per game, and participation is limited to players physically present during play.
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The California Senate Committee on Governmental Organization proposes comprehensive changes to charitable bingo regulations, eliminating remote caller bingo provisions while refining oversight of in-person games. The legislation repeals multiple sections of the Business and Professions Code and Penal Code that previously authorized remote caller bingo operations and established the Charity Bingo Mitigation Fund.
Under the amended framework, cities and counties retain authority to permit bingo games conducted by tax-exempt organizations, including charitable groups, senior citizens organizations, and mobilehome park associations. The measure maintains core requirements that games must be operated by organization members without compensation, with proceeds directed exclusively to charitable purposes. Local jurisdictions may impose annual license fees up to $50 and collect additional fees to offset documented law enforcement costs related to bingo activities.
The bill modifies regulations for electronic card-minding devices, removing Department of Justice inspection requirements while preserving restrictions on device capabilities. These portable aids may only assist players in tracking called numbers during live games and cannot determine game outcomes or connect to other bingo equipment. Prize values remain capped at $500 per game, and participation is limited to players physically present during play.
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
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| 72 | 0 | 7 | 79 | PASS |
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