This bill prohibits the State Lottery Commission and any associated entities from selling lottery tickets over the internet. Specifically, it states that no lottery or lottery game shall be sold online by the State Lottery Commission or any contracted entities. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the State Lottery Commission cannot designate itself or any of its entities as a lottery sales agent under the existing State Lottery Law.

However, the bill does allow for the sale of lottery tickets via the internet by licensed courier services, as outlined in previous legislation. This measure comes in response to a recent proposal by the State Lottery Commission to initiate direct online sales, which is set to begin in the fall of 2024. The bill aims to maintain the current framework of lottery ticket sales while ensuring that only licensed courier services can engage in internet sales. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.