Bill Summary

HB 1401 State Lotteries (2026 Session)
State Lotteries: Revises information required to be provided to Department of Lottery by persons who submit bid, proposal, or offer to negotiate contract for major procurement; revises bond amount retailer may be required to post for period within which retailer is required to remit lottery funds to department; authorizes division's sworn law enforcement officers to purchase & present lottery tickets to lottery retailer to claim prize; revises certain prohibitions & penalties relating to presenting counterfeit or altered state lottery ticket; prohibits certain false claims relating to state lottery tickets; prohibits lottery retailer from using such position to knowingly facilitate, participate in, or otherwise assist in theft of lottery ticket from retail establishment, patron, or customer; provides criminal penalties. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
01/09/26
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Filed
01/15/26
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Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee; State Administration Budget Subcommittee; State Affairs Committee; Commerce Committee
01/15/26
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Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
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Filed on 01/09/26
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