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.
SB542
Senate · 2026 sessionRepublicanInterim studyLimiting charity gaming dates
AILimits the number of game dates available to charitable organizations at gaming facilities.
(New Title) limiting the game dates available to charities at gaming facilities.
Gambling
Status
Referred to interim study (House) · April 9, 2026- ✓Introduced
- ✓Senate
- ✕House
- Governor
- Law
Division of testimony
7 submissionsSupport 2Oppose 5Neutral 0
Hannah MeiselmanOpposeManchester, NHfor MyselfMar 9, 2026
Daniel RichardsonOpposeNashua, NHfor MyselfMar 9, 2026
This bill guarantees a much larger cut of sin-profits to the syndicate and slashes charitable gaming days.
CORY STONEOpposeDover, NHfor MyselfMar 9, 2026
Overcomplicating an operation that will drive more money to charities where we have limited financial oversight.
Scott BurnsOpposeFranklin, NHfor MyselfMar 23, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Daniel RichardsonSupportNashua, NHfor MyselfMar 23, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Claudia FerberOpposeGilmanton, NHfor MyselfMar 9, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.
Senator Howard PearlSupportLoudon, NHfor Senate District 17Mar 9, 2026
Position recorded without written comment.