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FL H0159

FL H0159
Pub. Rec./Lottery Winners


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Introduced
09/21/2021
In Committee
02/10/2022
Crossed Over
02/17/2022
Passed
02/17/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2022

Introduced Session

2022 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 of more than 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 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 or it is required to be released under other laws. The bill also includes a provision for future legislative review and repeal of the exemption. The Legislature finds that this exemption is necessary to protect lottery winners from potentially becoming targets of criminal acts due to the public release of their identifying information.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Chapter No. 2022-134 (on 05/26/2022)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/Analyses/h0159z1.GOS.PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/Analyses/h0159z.GOS.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/BillText/er/PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/Analyses/h0159c.SAC.PDF
Analysis - State Affairs Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/Analyses/h0159b.SAC.PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/Analyses/h0159a.GOS.PDF
Analysis - Government Operations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/Analyses/h0159.GOS.PDF
Bill https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/159/BillText/Filed/PDF
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