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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
On September 19, 2022, a rule proposal was published by the State Lottery Commission to allow the Division of State Lottery to directly sell tickets to consumers in New Jersey through its Internet website and mobile applications. This proposal has been adopted and internet sales by the State Lottery Commission are scheduled to begin in the fall of 2024. This bill prohibits the State Lottery Commission, any entity of the State Lottery Commission, or any entity contracted by the State Lottery Commission from directly selling lottery tickets via the Internet. This bill does not affect the rights of registered courier services from selling lottery tickets via the internet.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the State Lottery Commission, any of its affiliated entities, or any company contracted by the Commission from directly selling lottery tickets online, overriding a recent rule proposal that would have allowed such sales starting in the fall of 2024. The bill clarifies that this restriction does not prevent licensed courier services from selling lottery tickets over the internet, as previously established by law.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
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/S1446 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1446_I1.HTM |
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