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A 9192

Permits a potential lottery winner who lost their ticket to claim the winning amount

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Hyndman

Establishes a verification-based process so lost lottery tickets can still claim winnings, enabling eligible winners to recover prizes.

REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
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Bill Summary · A 9192

Bill Summary: A 9192

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 9192
  • Title: Permits a potential lottery winner who lost their ticket to claim the winning amount
  • Status: Referred to the Racing and Wagering Committee
  • Introduced: November 3, 2025
  • Sponsor: Alicia Hyndman (primary)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks to create a process by which an individual who has lost a lottery ticket can still claim or receive the winning amount. In other words, it aims to provide a mechanism for winners who cannot present the physical ticket to recover their winnings.

Key provisions (high-level)

  • The specific text of A 9192 is not provided in your brief. Based on the title and typical framework for this type of measure, the bill would likely establish:
    • Eligibility criteria for claimants who have lost a lottery ticket.
    • A claims process and required documentation to verify identity and ownership in the absence of the ticket.
    • Standards for verification of winning status (e.g., match to drawing, claim timing, security safeguards).
    • Time limits or deadlines for submitting claims and paying out winnings.
    • Any restrictions, such as limitations on the amount recoverable or conditions under which claims could be denied or challenged.
  • Note: The exact provisions, procedures, and safeguards would be found in the bill text itself.

Who would be affected

  • Potential lottery winners who have lost their tickets could access claiming rights under the bill.
  • State lottery officials and the administering agency would implement, verify, and adjudicate claims.
  • Retailers and other lottery stakeholders may be impacted by changes in the claims and payout processes.
  • Broader implications for public revenue and lottery administration, including potential fraud prevention and administrative cost considerations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has been introduced and placed in the Racing and Wagering committee for consideration.
  • Legislative actions to date:
    • 2025-11-03: Referred to Racing and Wagering (listed twice in the record)
  • Related or companion legislation:
    • A 7318 (prior-session)
    • A 2678 (prior-session)
    • S 5201 (companion) [listed as companion; appears twice in the related list]
  • These related measures may share similar goals or provide parallel paths in different chambers.

Legislative history and sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman
  • Related bills: A 7318, A 2678 (prior sessions); S 5201 (companion)

Potential impact and considerations

  • Fairness and accessibility: The bill could enhance fairness for individuals who lose a lottery ticket, ensuring they can still obtain winnings.
  • Fraud risk and verification: Establishing robust verification methods will be critical to prevent fraudulent claims.
  • Administrative costs: Implementing a new claims process could involve additional administrative work and potential costs for the lottery authority.
  • Revenue implications: Depending on the scope and limits, there could be fiscal effects on lottery payouts and related revenues.

Next steps

  • Monitor the bill’s progress in the Racing and Wagering committee for any amendments, hearings, or amendments to the eligibility and verification framework.
  • If advanced, review the full text for specific eligibility criteria, required documentation, proof standards, deadlines, and any penalties or defenses.

If you’d like, I can tailor the summary to emphasize particular aspects (e.g., fiscal impact, administrative process, or consumer protections) once the bill text becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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