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SC H5057

SC H5057
Lottery Ticket Sales


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Introduced
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

126th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Section 59-150-420 So As To Provide That Lottery Retailers May Use Certain Lottery Ticket Vending Machines; And By Amending Section 12-21-2710, Relating To Types Of Machines And Devices Prohibited By Law, So As To Provide For An Exception.

AI Summary

This bill amends South Carolina law to allow lottery retailers to sell lottery tickets through automated kiosks called "lottery ticket vending machines," which will require ID verification before purchase and can distribute prizes up to the amount authorized for retailers. This change is made by adding a new section to the law and also amends an existing section that generally prohibits various types of vending and slot machines used for gambling, creating an exception for these authorized lottery ticket vending machines.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/29/2026)

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