H 255 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to establishing an online lottery

This bill authorizes the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission to offer lottery games online through websites and mobile applications. It directly affects lottery players by allowing them to purchase tickets digitally while requiring strict age verification to prevent minors from accessing the service. The legislation mandates that all online transactions must occur within the state and includes consumer protections such as limits on deposit amounts and the ability for players to voluntarily exclude themselves from online play. Additionally, the bill clarifies that funds in online accounts belong solely to the account owner and establishes rules regarding the privacy of personal information for online participants.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Jul 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023 Last action Aug 29, 2024
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
2
Committee
1
Jul 8, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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