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SB 542 · 2026 · Senate · Ways and Means Committee

Limiting charity gaming dates

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(New Title) limiting the game dates available to charities at gaming facilities.

Limits the number of game dates available to charitable organizations at gaming facilities.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · April 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓Senate
  3. ✕House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill limits game dates available to charities at gaming facilities and increasing the number of charities working with a gaming facility each day based on the facility's revenue.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Timothy LangRPrimeChair· Ways and Means
  • Sen. Bill GannonRChair· Judiciary
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Kevin AvardRDeputy Majority Whip
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRVice Chair· Ways and Means
  • Rep. John JanigianRChair· Ways and Means

Also: Sen. David WattersD, Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

7 signed in online · 3 wrote testimony

29% support71% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Overcomplicating an operation that will drive more money to charities where we have limited financial oversight.”
— CORY STONE, Doveropposes
“This bill guarantees a much larger cut of sin-profits to the syndicate and slashes charitable gaming days.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuaopposes
“I oppose SB 542 because reducing available gaming dates harms small nonprofits that rely on these events for fundraising. This bill restricts charitable revenue without providing a clear public benefit.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesteropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-219:00 amSenate Ways and MeansSH 122-123Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0910:45 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-2310:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-2310:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-2310:30 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-2311:30 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-06-1510:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-06-1511:00 amHouse Ways and MeansGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026SenIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Ways and Means; SJ 1
  2. Jan 21, 2026SenHearing: 01/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 10:00 am; SC 2
  3. Jan 29, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0199s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3
  4. Jan 29, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0199s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  5. Jan 29, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0199s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Ways and Means HJ 5 P. 124
  7. Mar 9, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/09/2026 11:15 am GP 159
  8. Mar 23, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 03/23/2026 10:30 am GP 159
  9. Mar 23, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/23/2026 11:30 am GP 159
  10. Mar 23, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 03/23/2026 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  11. Apr 9, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 16
  12. Jun 15, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 06/15/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  13. Jun 15, 2026House==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 06/15/2026 11:00 am GP 159

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.