HB 1401: State Lotteries
GENERAL BILL by Persons-Mulicka
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.
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |