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GA SB254
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Introduced
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
In Committee
03/18/2026
03/18/2026
Crossed Over
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to authorize certain billiards and darts tournaments and the prizes therefor; to clarify the definition of what constitutes a bona fide coin operated amusement machine and a Class A machine; to provide limitations on who may receive proceeds from the play of bona fide coin operated amusement machines; to provide for definitions; to provide for the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide that progressive discipline shall be used to sanction violations; to require the Georgia Lottery Corporation to provide certain data; to provide that appeals from the decision of a hearing officer of the corporation shall be to the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide for the resolution of certain disputes between master licensees and location owners or location operators; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's "Georgia Lottery for Education Act" to clarify regulations surrounding coin-operated amusement machines, often referred to as "amusement machines" or "Class A" and "Class B" machines, by defining them more precisely and setting limits on prizes. It allows for billiards and darts tournaments to be conducted by licensed operators, with prizes limited to gift cards or other non-cash redemptions, and specifies that only those holding a "master license" can receive proceeds from these machines. The bill also introduces a progressive disciplinary system for violations, starting with a warning and escalating to fines, suspensions, or revocations for repeat offenses, and mandates a study on redemption practices and machine tampering by July 2027. Furthermore, it clarifies that appeals from hearing officer decisions will go to the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division of the Superior Court of Fulton County, and it establishes rules for resolving disputes between master licensees and location owners or operators, including provisions for awarding attorney fees and costs in cases of unjustified actions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute (on 03/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70786 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/246230 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/237941 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235403 |
| Floor Amend 1 AM 55 0095 | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/235387 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/234549 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/233829 |
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