Pennsylvania bill to let nonprofits accept card payments for raffles stalls in House.

A bipartisan bill in Pennsylvania to allow nonprofits, including volunteer fire companies, to accept credit, debit, and mobile payments for raffle tickets stalled in the state House. Passed by the Senate and House Commerce Committee, it aimed to modernize fundraising methods as current law only allows cash and checks. The bill's sponsors plan to reintroduce it next year, arguing that it's crucial for nonprofits' financial survival amid declining cash usage.

November 18, 2024
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