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HB455 • 2025

Bingo; properties used for games; limit number of sessions; provisions

Bingo; properties used for games; limit number of sessions; provisions

Labor
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Powell, Alan
Last action
2026-05-12
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The source text confirms the bill amends existing laws but does not provide the new numerical values for session limits or prize amounts, only that they are revised.

HB455: Updates to Bingo Rules in Georgia

This law changes the rules for bingo games by updating application requirements, property rules, session limits, prize amounts, and worker pay.

What This Bill Does

  • Updates the information required on applications for bingo games.
  • Revises the provisions regarding properties used for bingo games.
  • Revises the limit on the number of bingo game sessions allowed per month.
  • Revises the amount of prize money that may be paid in a game.
  • Revises the compensation for people assisting with conducting bingo games.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Organizations applying to hold bingo games
  • Properties used as locations for bingo events
  • People hired to assist with conducting bingo games

Limits and Unknowns

  • The official summary does not state the specific new numbers for monthly sessions or prize limits.
  • The exact details of property requirements are listed as revised but not described in this text.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Bingo; properties used for games; limit number of sessions; provisions