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NJ S1446

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the State Lottery Commission, its entities, and contracted entities from selling any lottery tickets via the internet
  • Prevents the State Lottery Commission from designating itself or its contracted entities as lottery sales agents under the State Lottery Law
  • Preserves the ability of duly licensed courier services to continue selling lottery tickets online under existing law (P.L.2017, c.11)
  • Responds to a 2022 State Lottery Commission rule adoption that authorized direct internet and mobile app lottery ticket sales to consumers, which was scheduled to begin in fall 2024
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Prohibits internet sale of lottery tickets by State Lottery Commission.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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