A 2216 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Relates to unclaimed lottery prizes

This bill requires lottery players to claim prizes within one year of the drawing, after which unclaimed prizes are forfeited. Unclaimed prize funds, including accrued interest, must be paid into the state lottery fund instead of being used for future prizes or promotions. It limits annual spending from these unclaimed funds to $60 million for prize payments or promotional activities, with any excess amount transferred to the state treasury at year-end. This directly affects lottery players who miss the one-year claim deadline, changing how unclaimed prize money is handled.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026