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IA HF260

Bill

Status

Passed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

State Government

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds a new definition for "lotto" as a lottery game connected to a central computer via telecommunications where players select numbers, symbols, or characters from a predetermined range

  • Revises the definition of "self-service kiosk" to clarify it dispenses only lotto tickets, instant tickets, pull-tab tickets, or other printed lottery products and does not provide visual or audio representation of lottery game play

  • Modifies employment restrictions to prohibit hiring individuals convicted of felonies or bookmaking/illegal gambling, while giving the director discretion regarding other crimes when making employment decisions

  • Expands confidential records protections to include ticket order history, ticket inventory, and any records that could impair security, integrity, or fairness of lottery games or retailer security

  • Changes lottery security staff requirements from mandatory "investigators" to optional staff qualified by law enforcement training and experience, and removes sworn peace officer status from such staff

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the Iowa lottery. (Formerly HSB 69.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Last Action

Signed by Governor. H.J. 872.

3/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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