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CT SB00546

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Toni Harp

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Origin

Senate

2011 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Repeals and replaces Section 12-812 of the general statutes, effective October 1, 2011
  • Requires the lottery corporation president to broadcast the date, place of sale, and redemption deadline for unclaimed winning lottery tickets during televised drawings in the 14 days before ticket expiration
  • Authorizes the president to take additional reasonable and effective steps to publicize unclaimed prize information beyond the televised broadcasts
  • Retains existing provisions allowing the corporation to enter into product advertising agreements on lottery tickets and to transfer excess lottery fund balances to the General Fund on a weekly basis
  • Designed to help ensure lottery ticket purchasers claim prizes before their tickets expire

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Notification Of Lottery Winners.

Last Action

Public Hearing 02/15

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/21/2011

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