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SC H5057

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Ballentine

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

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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