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CT HB05924

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2015

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows persons to file late claims for winning Lotto lottery tickets up to 72 hours after the deadline, provided the original deadline expired on or after July 1, 1996
  • Establishes August 1, 2015 as the final deadline for filing such late claims
  • Requires a filing fee of $150 to accompany any late claim submission
  • Directs 10% of claimed prize amounts to the Division of Special Revenue for the chronic gamblers treatment and rehabilitation account, with 90% paid to the claimant
  • For prizes exceeding $1 million, claimants receive $1 million upfront plus five annual payments of 20% of the remaining balance on each July 1st

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Late Submission Of Claims For Lottery Prizes.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Safety and Security

3/16/2015

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Security1/21/2015

Full Bill Text

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