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A 6019

Relates to the transferring of monies held in the non-escrowed account for payment of outstanding winning tickets and for payment of refunds to ticket holders; repealer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carrie Woerner

Overview: A 6019, Relates to the transferring of monies held in the non-escrowed account for payment of outstanding winning tickets and for payment of refunds to ticket holders; re

REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
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Bill Summary · A 6019

Overview: A 6019, Relates to the transferring of monies held in the non-escrowed account for payment of outstanding winning tickets and for payment of refunds to ticket holders; repealer, REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING, Introduced: November 17, 2025

Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to address the handling of monies held in the non-escrowed account for the payment of outstanding winning tickets and refunds to ticket holders in New York.

Key Provisions:
- Requires the transfer of monies held in the non-escrowed account to the New York State Lottery for the payment of outstanding winning tickets and refunds to ticket holders
- Repeals the current law that allows the non-escrowed account to be used for other purposes, such as the funding of lottery operations

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily impact the New York State Lottery and ticket holders. By requiring the transfer of monies from the non-escrowed account to the Lottery for the payment of outstanding winning tickets and refunds, it aims to ensure that these funds are used for their intended purpose.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the Racing and Wagering committee for further consideration. If passed, the new provisions would likely be implemented by the New York State Lottery in a timely manner to ensure the proper handling of the non-escrowed account.

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

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