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SB 859: California State Lottery: prize money: immediate payment.
What SB 859 does, verified December 13, 2025
The bill aims to amend a law related to the California State Lottery. The current law allows for immediate payment of up to $1,000 to lottery winners. This bill would increase this limit to $100,000. The payment would be made through the lottery's revolving fund, provided that regulations are adopted to support the action. The payment is intended to support the operation of the lottery and provide financial assistance to winners.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 332, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-03)Alert me
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| Oct. 03, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 332, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 03, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 03, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m. |
| Aug. 28, 2025 | Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 74. Noes 0. Page 2777.) Ordered to the Senate. |
| Aug. 28, 2025 | In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling. |