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CT HB05253

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2022

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety and Security Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

HB 5253 Summary

  • Establishes age requirements: 21 years old for sports wagering and online casino gaming; 18 years old for fantasy contests, keno, and lottery games

  • Mandates electronic wagering platforms verify user age and physical presence in Connecticut, prevent unauthorized account access, and maintain data security

  • Requires licensees to limit accounts to one per person, restrict credit card use with monetary limits, allow daily spending caps, and provide withdrawal access to account funds

  • Protects voluntary self-exclusion records from public disclosure under Freedom of Information Act, except when individuals claim lottery winnings or gaming prizes

  • Permits single-use stored value instruments (gift cards, lottery terminal vouchers) purchased with cash or debit card to fund keno and lottery draw game accounts online

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning Disclosure Of Gaming Voluntary Self-exclusion Records And Allowing Single-use Stored Value Instruments To Be Used To Fund Certain Keno And Lottery Accounts.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/27/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Administration and Elections4/6/2022
Public Safety and Security2/24/2022

Full Bill Text

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