Bill H.669 proposes to authorize the Board of Liquor and Lottery to sell lottery tickets, products, and subscriptions through mobile applications and the internet. The new section added to the law, 31 V.S.A. 665, outlines the authority and procedures for these mobile and internet lottery sales. It specifies that all purchases must be initiated and received within the state of Vermont and establishes confidentiality for certain records related to these transactions, including personal and financial information, trade secrets, and security-related records.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the Board adopt procedures to govern these sales, which must be published on the Department's website and include public hearings for community input. Notably, the procedures adopted under this section will have the force of law without requiring traditional rulemaking processes. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.