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MA S134

MA S134
Relative to redeemable scratch tickets


summary

Introduced
01/22/2013
In Committee
01/22/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
08/01/2014

Introduced Session

188th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to redeem losing lottery tickets in the purchase of lottery tickets. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill proposes to amend Section 27 of Chapter 10 of the General Laws to allow for the redemption of losing scratch tickets, which are a type of instant lottery game where a player scratches off a coating to reveal if they have won a prize. Specifically, the bill states that these losing scratch tickets can be redeemed by the licensee, meaning the entity authorized to sell lottery tickets, for five cents per ticket. This redeemed value can only be used by the consumer to purchase another lottery ticket, effectively providing a small incentive to continue playing the lottery even after an initial loss.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4042 (on 04/17/2014)

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