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Introduced
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO ELIMINATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE LOTTERY COMMISSION TO EXPEND LOTTERY REVENUES ON ADVERTISING EXPENSES AND TO REDIRECT MONIES INTENDED FOR ADVERTISING TOWARD FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing North Carolina lottery regulations by eliminating the Lottery Commission's authority to spend public funds on advertising and redirecting those funds toward foster care programs. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Commission from expending money on lottery advertising, removes references to advertising expenses in the lottery budget, and increases the annual transfer to the Department of Health and Human Services from $1 million to $31 million. The breakdown of this transfer includes $1 million for gambling addiction education and treatment programs and $30 million specifically for foster care programs. The bill also adjusts advertising guidelines, requiring that any lottery advertising by game retailers must be tasteful, avoid appealing to minors, and include responsible gaming information. Additionally, the bill maintains existing restrictions on lottery advertising, such as prohibiting misleading or deceptive content and preventing targeting of specific economic groups. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for the Lottery Commission and Department of Health and Human Services to implement the new requirements.
Sponsors (6)
Ted Alexander (R)*,
Jim Burgin (R)*,
Val Applewhite (D),
Mujtaba Mohammed (D),
Kandie Smith (D),
Joyce Waddell (D),
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate (on 03/25/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S420 |
BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S420v1.pdf |
BillText | https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S420v0.pdf |
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