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NJ S3026
NJ S3026Directs State Lottery Commission to permit lottery player to submit and validate lottery claims of $600 or more via Internet, mobile application, or other electronic means.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides for the submission of a lottery claim form and validation of certain lottery claims via the Internet, a mobile application, or other electronic means. Currently, payment of lottery prizes not to exceed $599 are redeemed directly from the retailer. However, lottery prizes of $600 or more require the completion of a New Jersey Lottery Claim Form, which has to be mailed or delivered to the State Lottery headquarters. The bill directs the State Lottery Commission to implement a program that allows residents of this State to submit a lottery claim form and validate a lottery claim for a winning ticket or prize of $600 or more using the Internet, a mobile application, or any other electronic means deemed appropriate by the commission. Under the bill, the mobile application would allow for the validation of lottery tickets by persons using operating systems approved by the commission, including, but not limited to, the iOS and Android operating systems. The commission is also required to establish procedures for the payment of winnings to winning ticket holders, which may include crediting amounts won to a player's Internet or mobile application account or direct deposit into a player's account at a financial institution. In addition to mail or hand-delivery of a lottery claim form, this bill provides lottery players with an electronic option to validate certain winning tickets or prizes.
AI Summary
This bill directs the State Lottery Commission to create a program allowing New Jersey residents to submit and validate lottery claims for prizes of $600 or more through electronic means, such as the internet or a mobile application, which is a new option in addition to the current mail or in-person submission process. A mobile application, defined as a program downloaded onto a mobile electronic communication device like a smartphone or tablet, will be able to validate tickets for users of approved operating systems, including iOS and Android. The commission will also establish payment procedures for these electronic claims, which could involve crediting winnings to a player's online account or directly depositing them into a bank account, and must ensure the program has strong security measures to prevent fraud, underage play, and protect personal information, while also complying with federal laws and multi-state lottery agreements.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3026 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3026_I1.HTM |
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