Concerning requirements for fund-raising events of bona fide charitable or nonprofit organizations.
This bill updates Washington state rules for charitable nonprofits hosting fundraising events. It raises the maximum ticket price for raffles from $100 to $250 and increases the annual raffle revenue cap from $5,000 to $20,000. Organizations must now limit bingo/amusement game revenue to $10,000 yearly, require all participants to be bona fide members (not paid staff), and maintain detailed records for one year. These changes apply to nonprofits conducting raffles, bingo, or similar events without a license, ensuring funds directly support their charitable purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2026
Last action Jan 12, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 12, 2026
Committee
Due to Senate committee reorganization, referred to Business, Trade & Economic Development.
upper
Jan 12, 2026
Introduced
By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Adrian Cortes
DDemocratic
Co
Sharon Shewmake
DDemocratic
Co
T'wina Nobles
DDemocratic
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