Bill > A09192

This bill modifies New York state lottery regulations to allow individuals who have lost their lottery ticket to still claim their prize, provided they can provide documentary proof of purchase within one year of the drawing or game's conclusion. Specifically, the bill amends the existing tax law to require lottery ticket sellers to retain identifying information or proof of sale for at least one year, which can then be used by a person claiming a lost ticket prize. Under the new provisions, if a lottery winner can demonstrate to the lottery commission that they purchased the winning ticket through documentation from the original seller, they can receive their prize even after the standard one-year claim period would have otherwise expired. This change provides a mechanism for legitimate lottery winners who have lost their physical ticket to still receive their winnings, while maintaining safeguards to prevent fraudulent claims by requiring verifiable proof of purchase from the original ticket seller.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9192