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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/21/2020
02/21/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/26/2020
06/26/2020
Introduced Session
2019-2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to lottery for education, so as to provide for the lottery game of sports wagering in this state; to provide for and revise certain definitions; to provide for oversight of such lottery game by the Georgia Lottery Corporation and its board of directors; to provide for the creation of the Georgia Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Commission; to provide for the membership, powers, duties, and responsibilities of the commission; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's lottery laws to provide for the lottery game of sports wagering in the state. It establishes the Georgia Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Commission to oversee and regulate sports wagering, sets licensing requirements and fees for operators, prohibits certain individuals from wagering, mandates responsible gambling programs, and imposes a 10% tax on operators' adjusted gross income to fund education initiatives and problem gambling treatment. The bill also grants the Georgia Lottery Corporation oversight authority over the commission and sports wagering operations.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred (on 02/21/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | http://www.legis.ga.gov/Legislation/20192020/190389.pdf | 02/21/2020 |
| Bill | http://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/en-us/display/20192020/sb/403 | 02/21/2020 |
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