HB0727 Summary

• Creates a special instant scratch-off lottery game to benefit homeless shelters, commencing July 1, 2018 or as soon thereafter as practicable.

• Establishes the Homeless Shelter Revenue Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to receive net revenue from the homeless shelters scratch-off game.

• Requires the Department of Human Services to use deposited funds to award grants to homeless shelters based on revenue generated in their municipality, with provisions for redistribution where municipalities lack shelters.

• Defines "net revenue" as total ticket sales minus prize payouts and actual administrative expenses solely related to the scratch-off game.

• Authorizes the Department of the Lottery to adopt rules necessary to implement and administer the game, with provisions taking effect immediately upon becoming law.