Bill > A06655

This bill modifies the New York State tax law to require licensed lottery ticket agents to return unsold instant lottery game tickets to the state lottery division under specific circumstances. When a licensed agent goes out of business, sells their business, or has their license suspended or revoked, they must return any remaining instant lottery game tickets to the division. The division will then redistribute these tickets to other licensed sales agents, or if redistribution is not possible, the lottery commission will terminate that specific instant lottery game. An "instant lottery game" is defined as a lottery ticket with features like rub-off coatings or pull-tabs that immediately reveal whether a player has won a prize. The bill also updates language to use gender-neutral terms and provides more detailed procedures for handling unsold tickets in cases of license suspension or revocation. This change aims to ensure proper management of lottery tickets and maintain the integrity of the state lottery system by preventing unused tickets from being improperly handled or sold after a licensed agent's business status changes.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A6655