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GA HB1197
GA HB1197Georgia Lottery for Education Act; authorize certain billiards and darts tournaments and prizes
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to authorize certain billiards and darts tournaments and the prizes therefor; to provide for definitions; to provide for the promulgation of certain rules and regulations; to provide that progressive discipline shall be used to sanction violations; to require the Georgia Lottery Corporation to provide certain data; to provide that appeals from the decision of a hearing officer of the corporation shall be to the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division of the Superior Court of Fulton County; to provide for the resolution of certain disputes between master licensees and location owners or location operators; to provide for an effective date; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Georgia Lottery for Education Act to allow licensed locations to host billiards and darts tournaments, with prizes limited to gift cards or other non-cash items, and requires the Georgia Lottery Corporation to establish rules for these tournaments. It also introduces a progressive discipline system for violations, starting with a warning and escalating to fines, suspensions, or revocations for repeat offenses, and mandates the tracking and reporting of lottery products issued as non-cash prizes. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that appeals from hearing officer decisions will go to the Metro Atlanta Business Case Division of the Superior Court of Fulton County, and it establishes procedures for resolving disputes between master licensees and location owners or operators, including awarding attorney fees and costs in certain cases.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Kasey Carpenter (R)*,
Rick Jasperse (R)*,
Derrick McCollum (R)*,
Mary Oliver (D)*,
Alan Powell (R)*,
David Wilkerson (D)*,
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported (on 02/24/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/72873 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/241610 |
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