Louisiana legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Louisiana HB337: GAMING: Provides relative to charitable bingo and the issuance of special licenses
Status: Signed into law, June 8, 2026
What the bill says
An act To amend and reenact R.S. 4:710(A), relative to the issuance of special licenses; to provide relative to charitable bingo; to increase the number of special bingo sessions that may be conducted by a licensed organization; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT To amend and reenact R.S. 4:710(A), relative to the issuance of special licenses; to provide relative to charitable bingo; to increase the number of special bingo sessions that may be conducted by a licensed organization; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 4:710(A) is hereby amended and reenacted to read as follows: §710. Issuance of special licenses A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter to the contrary, the office may provide by rule for the issuance of a special license for the conduct of no more than two four bingo sessions annually at which the total amount of prizes which may be awarded on any one calendar day under such a license shall not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars in cash or other thing or things of value. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, all other provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the issuance of such special licenses. * * * Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If vetoed by the governor …
Sponsors
- Beaullieu IV, Gerald (R, 48) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Effective date: 06/08/2026.
- : Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 796.
- : Sent to the Governor for executive approval.
- : Signed by the President of the Senate.
- : Enrolled and signed by the Speaker of the House.
- : Received from the Senate without amendments.
- : Read by title, passed by a vote of 31 yeas and 0 nays, and ordered returned to the House. Motion to reconsider tabled.
- : Called from the Calendar.
- : Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.
- : Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.
Votes
- Senate Vote on HB 337, FINAL PASSAGE (#1506) (May 28, 2026): 31 yea, 0 nay, passed
- House Vote on HB 337, FINAL PASSAGE (#168) (March 30, 2026): 98 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB337?
- HB337 is a bill in the Louisiana Legislature (2026 Regular Session): GAMING: Provides relative to charitable bingo and the issuance of special licenses.
- What does HB337 do?
- In its own words: An act To amend and reenact R.S. 4:710(A), relative to the issuance of special licenses; to provide relative to charitable bingo; to increase the number of special bingo sessions that may be conducted by a licensed organization; to provide for effectiveness; and to provide for related matters.
- What is the status of HB337?
- Signed into law as of June 8, 2026. Latest action: Effective date: 06/08/2026. (June 8, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB337?
- Beaullieu IV, Gerald (R, 48).
- Where is the official record for HB337?
- On the Louisiana Legislature website: https://legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=26RS&b=HB337
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