House Bill 753 (2025) proposes significant amendments to the Florida Statutes governing the operation and regulation of the state lottery. One of the key changes is the removal of the requirement for the Governor to annually set the Secretary of the Department of the Lottery's compensation. The bill introduces new definitions, such as "ball machine," "courier service," and "debit card," while also increasing the lottery retailer bond amount and allowing retailers to remit funds to the department instead of providing a bond. Additionally, it permits the use of debit cards for purchasing lottery tickets and authorizes the department to act as a courier service under specific conditions, enhancing the operational framework of the lottery.

Further provisions include the establishment of rules for courier services, requiring written agreements and imposing penalties for non-compliance. The bill enhances security measures by empowering law enforcement to investigate lottery-related violations and mandates comprehensive security studies every two years. It also requires vendors to disclose detailed financial information when bidding for contracts. Other amendments address performance bonds for vendors, enforceability of contracts with non-compliant vendors, and accessibility for disabled persons. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025, aiming to modernize lottery operations and improve accountability and security.

Statutes affected:
H 753 Filed: 20.317, 24.113, 24.119, 24.120, 24.1215, 24.124