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MS SB2670

Bill

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Tate

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a "Veterans' Assistance Lottery" as an instant-ticket scratch-off game to be operated by the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, with ticket prices, payout amounts, and game design determined by the corporation

  • Creates the Fund for Veterans' Assistance as a special fund in the State Treasury to receive net proceeds from the Veterans' Lottery after prizes and operating costs are paid

  • Requires lottery proceeds to be appropriated to the Mississippi Veterans' Affairs Board to support veterans' programs in Mississippi, with game tickets clearly stating that proceeds benefit veterans

  • Mandates the Lottery Corporation to continuously make tickets available, regularly update game designs to remain competitive, and market the game to inform the public about its purpose

  • Prohibits any organization involved in illegal gambling from receiving funds and takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

"Veterans' Assistance Lottery"; establish under Mississippi Lottery Corporation.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Gaming1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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