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FL H1395

FL H1395
Pub. Rec./Lottery Winners


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Introduced
02/26/2021
In Committee
04/21/2021
Crossed Over
04/21/2021
Passed
Dead
04/30/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to public records; amending s. 24.1051, F.S.; creating a temporary exemption from public records for the names of lottery winners who win prizes over a specified value; providing for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption; providing a statement of public necessity; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates a temporary exemption from public records for the names of lottery winners who win prizes over $250,000. The exemption lasts for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, after which the winner's name is no longer confidential. The bill states that this exemption is necessary to protect lottery winners from becoming targets of criminal acts due to the public availability of their identifying information. The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will stand repealed on October 2, 2026, unless the legislature reviews and reenacts it.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Other Sponsors (1)

Government Operations Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in Rules (on 04/30/2021)

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