South Dakota's minimum age to buy lottery tickets would increase from 18 to 21 years old. Sellers who knowingly sell tickets to anyone under 21 would face stiffer penalties—a Class 1 misdemeanor for the first offense and a Class 6 felony for repeat offenses. The law would still allow lottery tickets to be given as gifts to minors, though any winnings would go to their parent or guardian.
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Senate Do Pass Amended Failed, YEAS 12, NAYS 23. S.J. 283
Senate Motion to amend S.J. 283
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 5, NAYS 3.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 195
First Reading Senate S.J. 178
Prime sponsor · Sen
R
Dist. SD-001
Do Pass Amended
Commerce and Energy — Do Pass