Pennsylvania HB2795: An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary authorization of skill games.

What the bill says

Amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary authorization of skill games.

From the introduced text, September 24, 2026:

Amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary authorization of skill games. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Chapter 13D of Title 4 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended to read: CHAPTER 13D [(Reserved)] TEMPORARY AUTHORIZATION OF SKILL GAMES Sec. 13D01. Legislative intent and purpose. 13D02. Definitions. 13D03. Temporary authorization. 13D04. Expiration. § 13D01. Legislative intent and purpose. The General Assembly finds and declares as follows: (1) On June 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania held in In re Three Pennsylvania Skill Amusement Devices , 358 A.3d 385 (Pa. 2026), that skill game devices are subject to this part and 18 Pa.C.S. § 5513 (relating to gambling devices, gambling, etc.). (2) The Supreme Court of Pennsylvania stayed its order for 120 days in recognition of the reasonable reliance on prior case law regarding the lawfulness of skill games and the potential disruption to business owners and other good faith participants in the skill game industry. (3) Additional time is necessary for the General Assembly to consider legislation regarding the permanent authorization, regulation and taxation of skill games. (4) The intent of this chapter is to temporarily preserve the status quo regarding skill games through April 13, 2027, while the General Assembly considers legislation regarding the permanent …

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Sponsors

• Bradley Roae (R, 6) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Perry Stambaugh (R, 86)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Dane Watro (R, 116)
• Leslie Rossi (R, 59)
• Mike Jones (R, 93)
• Kerry Benninghoff (R, 171)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Jamie Flick (R, 83)
• Joanne Stehr (R, 107)
• James Barton (R, 124)

Latest actions

1. September 24, 2026: Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Sept. 24, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2795?

HB2795 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary authorization of skill games.

What does HB2795 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 4 (Amusements) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, providing for temporary authorization of skill games.

What is the status of HB2795?

In committee as of September 24, 2026. Latest action: Referred to GAMING OVERSIGHT, Sept. 24, 2026 (September 24, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2795?

Bradley Roae (R, 6), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2795?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2795