Bill > S0170

This bill creates a temporary exemption from public records requirements for the names of lottery winners who win prizes of more than $250,000. The exemption lasts for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless the winner consents to the release of their name. The bill also provides for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption. The legislature finds that this exemption is necessary to protect lottery winners from becoming targets of criminal acts due to the public availability of their identifying information.