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SC H5057
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nathan Ballentine
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AI Summary
- Authorizes lottery retailers to sell lottery tickets through self-service lottery ticket vending machines (automated kiosks) that require ID verification before purchase
- Permits lottery ticket vending machines to distribute prizes up to the amount the retailer is already authorized to distribute
- Creates an exception to South Carolina's prohibition on vending machines and slot machines, specifically exempting lottery ticket vending machines from the gambling device restrictions in Section 12-21-2710
- Takes effect upon approval by the Governor
Legislative Description
Lottery Ticket Sales
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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