General Assembly Raised Bill No. 1237 seeks to amend the laws governing the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, focusing on delinquency assessments, licensing, and advertising practices. The bill introduces a new definition for "delinquency assessment," which includes the principal amount due, penalties, and interest, and establishes a penalty structure for lottery sales agents who fail to remit funds. Agents can apply for hardship waivers to reduce interest amounts, and the bill clarifies that individuals providing ticket distribution services will not require a vendor license. Additionally, it categorizes occupational licenses into four classes with specific application fees and allows for provisional licensing while applications are processed.

The legislation also enhances regulatory oversight by imposing civil penalties for license violations and updating criminal background check requirements for key employee licenses. It introduces stricter advertising guidelines to prevent targeting underage individuals and ensures that promotional materials contain accurate information. Notably, the bill deletes the previous restriction that only lottery draw games approved before January 1, 2024, could be available for patron wagering after June 6, 2024. The act will take effect in stages, with various sections becoming effective on July 1, 2025, and others from passage or on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 12-569, 12-859c