Bill > H0669

This bill authorizes the Vermont Board of Liquor and Lottery to sell lottery tickets, products, and subscriptions through mobile applications, mobile devices, or over the internet, allowing for modern purchasing methods for lottery games. It specifies that all such purchases must be initiated and received within the State of Vermont, preventing sales to individuals outside the state, though incidental routing outside the state will not invalidate a purchase. The bill also establishes exemptions from the Public Records Act for certain sensitive information related to these sales, including personal and financial details of purchasers, trade secrets, and security information, to protect privacy and business operations. Furthermore, it outlines a specific procedure for the Board to adopt rules governing these online sales, requiring public notice and hearings but exempting them from standard rulemaking processes, while ensuring these adopted procedures have the force of law. This act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.669