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Introduced
01/14/2021
01/14/2021
In Committee
02/23/2021
02/23/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/04/2022
04/04/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
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 a short title; to provide for legislative findings; to provide for additional powers and duties of the corporation and its board of directors; to provide for procedures, limitations, requirements, qualifications, and licensing; to regulate wagers and provide requirements for bettors; to provide for bettors to restrict themselves from placing certain wagers; to require the implementation of responsible sports wagering programs that include training related to gambling disorders; to provide for the collection and disposition of taxes; to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of the lottery game of sports wagering; to provide for violations and penalties; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Georgia Lottery Mobile Sports Wagering Integrity Act" to provide for the lottery game of sports wagering in Georgia. The bill gives the Georgia Lottery Corporation oversight over sports wagering, including issuing licenses, setting regulations, and collecting taxes. It establishes requirements for licensees, such as maintaining adequate reserves and implementing responsible gambling programs. The bill prohibits certain individuals, like minors and athletes, from placing wagers. It also allows sports governing bodies to request restrictions on certain types of bets. The bill exempts sports wagering from the state sales and use tax.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Matthew Dollar (R)*,
Lee Hawkins (R)*,
Shelly Hutchinson (D)*,
Billy Mitchell (D)*,
Calvin Smyre (D)*,
Ron Stephens (R)*,
Last Action
House Withdrawn, Recommitted (on 03/31/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/198405 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/196616 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20212022/195787 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/58917 |
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