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MA H135

Relative to online lottery


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the conducting of an online lottery by the State Lottery Commission. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill allows the State Lottery Commission to conduct lotteries online, over the internet, or through mobile applications. The bill establishes regulations for online lotteries, including age verification measures, limits on deposits and transactions, and the requirement that electronic deposits be made only through verified bank accounts, prepaid gift cards, or debit cards (but not credit cards). The bill also allows the Commission to establish rules and regulations for the operation and administration of the online lottery. Additionally, the bill allows the Commission to establish multi-jurisdictional lottery games to be conducted online, over the internet, or through mobile applications, provided they are authorized by each participating state or jurisdiction.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4648 (on 06/27/2018)

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