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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO THE IDAHO STATE LOTTERY; AMENDING SECTION 67-7404, IDAHO CODE, TO DEFINE TERMS AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AMENDING CHAPTER 74, TITLE 67, IDAHO CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION 67-7449, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING THE PROHIBITION OF BULK TICKET PURCHASES OF IDAHO LOTTERY GAMES; AMENDING SECTION 67-7449, IDAHO CODE, TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 67-7450, IDAHO CODE, TO REVISE A PROVISION REGARDING AUDIT OF FUNDS AND REPORTS AND TO REDESIG- NATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 67-7451, IDAHO CODE, TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AMENDING SECTION 67-7452, IDAHO CODE, TO REDESIGNATE THE SECTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill amends Idaho law to prohibit "bulk purchase transactions," which are defined as any purchase of lottery tickets exceeding $5,000 within a 24-hour period, whether in a single transaction or multiple transactions, and whether at one location or multiple locations, by any person or persons "acting in concert," meaning they are coordinating purchases, sharing funds, or working together towards a common goal to exceed this limit. The Idaho State Lottery can deny prize payments for tickets bought in such transactions and has the authority to investigate suspicious purchase patterns using various evidence, with their determination being final. Retailers knowingly facilitating these bulk purchases could face penalties, including contract termination. The bill also makes technical corrections and renumbers existing sections related to lottery operations, including provisions on administrative cost caps, audit reports, and exemptions from state procurement laws, and declares an emergency for an immediate effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0504/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0504.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0504SOP.pdf |
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