Substitute Senate Bill No. 1463 seeks to modernize the Connecticut Lottery Corporation's operations by introducing new provisions and amending existing laws. Key changes include the repeal of Section 12-801, which is replaced with updated definitions that incorporate online lottery ticket sales and the establishment of an Online Lottery Ticket Sales Fund. This fund will manage revenues from online sales, covering related expenses and facilitating transfers to the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund. The bill also clarifies the Lottery and Gaming Fund's scope, excluding online sales revenues, and revises the corporation's powers to enhance revenue generation while maintaining operational integrity. Additionally, it allows for agreements with other states for joint lottery games and increases the minimum commission for lottery sales agents from 4% to 5.5%.

The bill further enhances privacy protections for lottery winners by prohibiting the disclosure of their names and addresses without consent, replacing previous provisions that allowed for such disclosures under certain conditions. It also modifies the fiscal note process for new lottery games and allows for the transfer of unappropriated surplus to the Early Childhood Care and Education Fund. Overall, the bill aims to streamline the regulatory framework, improve financial management, and ensure the confidentiality of participants while supporting early childhood education initiatives.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 12-801, 12-812, 12-867, 12-810, 12-814
GL Joint Favorable: 12-801, 12-812, 12-867, 12-810, 12-814
File No. 612: 12-801, 12-812, 12-867, 12-810, 12-814