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FL H1401
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jenna Persons-Mulicka
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AI Summary
- Adds a statutory definition for "ball machine" and revises the definitions of "major procurement" (removing consultation services for lottery startup) and "retailer" (adding the department itself as a retailer), effective July 1, 2026
- Increases the maximum bond amount a lottery retailer may be required to post from twice to three times the average lottery ticket sales for the applicable remittance period, and adds a new option allowing retailers to remit funds into a department-held interest-bearing bank account in lieu of a bond
- Authorizes lottery vending machines to accept noncredit, cashless payment methods authorized by the department, in addition to coins and currency, and grants the department rulemaking authority over acceptable forms of payment for ticket purchases
- Allows sworn law enforcement officers of the Division of Security to purchase lottery tickets and present them to retailers to claim prizes when performing official duties such as compliance operations and investigations
- Creates new third-degree felony offenses for knowingly making false claims for lottery payment (including falsifying material facts or using false documents) and for lottery retailers or their employees who use their position to knowingly facilitate, participate in, or assist in the theft of lottery tickets from the establishment or its patrons
Legislative Description
State Lotteries
Last Action
Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
1/15/2026
Committee Referrals
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee1/15/2026
Full Bill Text
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