Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1401: State Lotteries
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1401 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Lotteries. Primary sponsor: Persons-Mulicka. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persons-Mulicka | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Now in Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- Referred to Commerce Committee
- Referred to State Affairs Committee
- Referred to State Administration Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed