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MD SB850
State Lottery - Ticket Purchase and Delivery by Third-Party Entity - Authorization
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency to allow licensed agents to enter into an agreement with third-party entities to allow those entities to purchase State lottery tickets on behalf of individuals in the State and deliver the tickets to the purchasers; and authorizing the third-party entities to charge a service fee.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (Agency) to permit licensed lottery agents to partner with third-party entities that can purchase lottery tickets on behalf of individuals and deliver those tickets directly to the purchasers. Under this legislation, these third-party entities will be allowed to charge a service fee for their ticket purchasing and delivery services. The bill amends existing Maryland state law by adding a new provision that specifically enables this type of transaction, which will take effect on July 1, 2025. This change appears designed to provide more convenience for lottery ticket buyers by allowing them to use intermediary services to obtain lottery tickets, potentially expanding access and making ticket purchases easier for some individuals who might have difficulty buying tickets in person.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Budget and Taxation Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2025 ) (on 03/05/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0850?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/sb/sb0850f.pdf |
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