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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to state lotteries; amending s. 20.317, F.S.; deleting a provision requiring the compensation of the Secretary of the Department of the Lottery to be set annually by the Governor; amending s. 24.103, F.S.; defining terms; revising the definition of the term “major procurement”; amending s. 24.105, F.S.; revising and providing rules that the department must adopt governing the establishment and operation of the state lottery; deleting obsolete provisions; amending s. 24.108, F.S.; revising requirements for studies and evaluations of security in the operation of the department; amending s. 24.111, F.S.; making technical changes; amending s. 24.112, F.S.; increasing the amount of a lottery retailer bond; authorizing a lottery retailer to remit funds to the department for deposit in a specified bank account in lieu of such bond; authorizing the use of a debit card in a vending machine to purchase a lottery ticket; authorizing the department to act as a courier service and contract with a third party to provide such service; requiring all courier services to have a written agreement with retailers which conforms to certain requirements and rules; authorizing courier services to store lottery tickets for customers in lieu of delivery if certain requirements are met; requiring such courier services to maintain a secure database of all stored lottery tickets and provide specified notice of a winning ticket within a certain timeframe; authorizing such courier services to redeem winning tickets valued at less than a certain amount; prohibiting a portion or percentage of such winning tickets from being charged, accepted, given, or paid to such courier services; providing construction; repealing s. 24.113, F.S., relating to minority participation; amending s. 24.116, F.S.; providing an exception to the prohibition on officers or employees of the department purchasing a lottery ticket; creating s. 24.1173, F.S.; prohibiting a courier service from operating without a written agreement with a retailer which conforms to certain requirements and rules; providing a criminal penalty; amending s. 24.118, F.S.; revising provisions relating to other prohibited acts; prohibiting certain false claims and theft of lottery tickets by lottery retailers, courier services, or employees; providing criminal penalties; amending ss. 24.119, 24.120, 24.1215, and 24.124, F.S.; making technical changes; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill proposes several significant changes to Florida's state lottery operations, focusing on modernizing and clarifying regulations. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "ball machine" and "courier service," and creates a framework for third-party courier services to purchase and deliver lottery tickets. It increases the potential bond requirement for lottery retailers from twice to three times their average ticket sales and allows retailers to deposit funds in a department-held account instead of posting a traditional bond. The legislation also authorizes the use of debit cards for lottery ticket purchases in vending machines and permits courier services to store digital tickets for customers, with requirements to maintain secure databases and notify customers of potential winnings. The bill adds new criminal penalties for false claims, ticket theft, and unauthorized courier service operations, and removes some outdated provisions like a requirement for annual compensation review of the Lottery Secretary. Additionally, the bill updates various technical aspects of lottery operations, including security procedures, vendor disclosures, and accessibility requirements for lottery retailers. The changes aim to enhance the lottery's operational efficiency, security, and customer service while providing clearer regulatory guidelines.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Regulated Industries (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/896 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/896/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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