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Introduced
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to create instant scratch off lottery ticket games to fund various projects of interest to the public; to create a fire department lottery ticket to fund the All County Fire Protection Fund; to create an emergency medical services lottery ticket to fund the Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Training Fund; to create an schools lottery ticket to fund the Innovation in Education Fund; and to create a roads lottery ticket to the fund the State Road Fund.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new instant lottery scratch-off games, starting September 1, 2026, to fund specific public interest projects. These games include a "fire department" ticket whose net profits will go to the All County Fire Protection Fund, an "emergency medical services" ticket for the Emergency Medical Services Equipment and Training Fund, a "schools" ticket for the Innovation in Education Fund, and a "roads" ticket for the State Road Fund, with all net profits from these dedicated games being deposited into their respective funds. The lottery commission is required to regularly update the design or theme of these games to keep them competitive and ensure the tickets clearly indicate that profits benefit the designated causes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Finance (on 01/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=494&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Lottery Commission, WV | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=953737943 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb494%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=494 |
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