New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 5201: Permits a potential lottery winner who lost their ticket to claim the winning amount
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 5201 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Permits a potential lottery winner who lost their ticket to claim the winning amount. Primary sponsor: James Sanders (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits a potential lottery winner who lost their ticket to claim the winning amount provided that such person shows the lottery agency documentary proof of purchase of the winning ticket within one year of the winning date.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Sanders | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
- REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING