2007 House Bill 5102 / 2008 Public Act 142

Ban lottery sellers from offering “bonus” for tickets they sell

Introduced in the House

Aug. 8, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Barbara Farrah (D-13)

To prohibit lottery sales agents from offering the holder of a winning lottery ticket an additional prize beyond the official lottery prize.

Referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform

Oct. 23, 2007

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 25, 2007

Passed in the House 97 to 10 (details)

Received in the Senate

Oct. 29, 2007

Referred to the Committee on Economic Development and Regulatory Reform

May 13, 2008

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 20, 2008

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To prohibit lottery sales agents from offering the holder of a winning lottery ticket an additional prize beyond the official lottery prize.

Signed by Gov. Jennifer Granholm

May 28, 2008