States / Florida / HB 1401

HB 1401 Failed

State Lotteries

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

State Lotteries; Revises information required to be provided to Department of Lottery by persons who submit bid, proposal, or offer to negotiate contract for major procurement; revises bond amount retailer may be required to post for period within which retailer is required to remit lottery funds to department; authorizes division's sworn law enforcement officers to purchase & present lottery tickets to lottery retailer to claim prize; revises certain prohibitions & penalties relating to presenting counterfeit or altered state lottery ticket; prohibits certain false claims relating to state lottery tickets; prohibits lottery retailer from using such position to knowingly facilitate, participate in, or otherwise assist in theft of lottery ticket from retail establishment, patron, or customer; provides criminal penalties.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 9, 2026
Last action
Mar 13, 2026 — Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled