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NJ S4164
NJ S4164Directs State Lottery Commission to permit lottery player to submit and validate lottery claims of $600 or more via Internet, mobile application, or other electronic means.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides for the submission of a lottery claim form and validation of certain lottery claims via the Internet, a mobile application, or other electronic means. Currently, payment of lottery prizes not to exceed $599 are redeemed directly from the retailer. However, lottery prizes of $600 or more require the completion of a New Jersey Lottery Claim Form, which has to be mailed or delivered to the State Lottery headquarters. The bill directs the State Lottery Commission to implement a program that allows residents of this State to submit a lottery claim form and validate a lottery claim for a winning ticket or prize of $600 or more using the Internet, a mobile application, or any other electronic means deemed appropriate by the commission. Under the bill, the mobile application would allow for the validation of lottery tickets by persons using operating systems approved by the commission, including, but not limited to, the iOS and Android operating systems. The commission is also required to establish procedures for the payment of winnings to winning ticket holders, which may include crediting amounts won to a player's Internet or mobile application account or direct deposit into a player's account at a financial institution. In addition to mail or hand-delivery of a lottery claim form, this bill provides lottery players with an electronic option to validate certain winning tickets or prizes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the New Jersey State Lottery Commission to develop an electronic system for lottery players to submit and validate lottery claims of $600 or more through the Internet, mobile applications, or other electronic means. The bill defines key terms such as "mobile application" (a downloadable app for mobile devices) and "mobile electronic communication device" (any wireless device with internet capability). The commission can either use its own employees or contract with vendors to create this system, which must include robust security measures to prevent fraud, block underage participation, and protect players' personal and financial information. The electronic platform will allow lottery winners to validate tickets using approved operating systems like iOS and Android, and potentially receive winnings through methods such as crediting an online account or direct deposit to a bank account. The bill aims to modernize the lottery claims process by providing a convenient digital alternative to the current method of mailing or hand-delivering claim forms to lottery headquarters. The new program must also comply with federal laws and multi-state lottery agreements, and will take effect immediately upon enactment.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 03/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4164 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4164_I1.HTM |
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