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PA SB73
PA SB73In State lottery, further providing for definitions and providing for disclosure of certain prizewinner identities.
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Introduced
01/22/2025
01/22/2025
In Committee
10/21/2025
10/21/2025
Crossed Over
10/20/2025
10/20/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), entitled "An act providing for a State Lottery and administration thereof; authorizing the creation of a State Lottery Commission; prescribing its powers and duties; disposition of funds; violations and penalties therefor; exemption of prizes from State and local taxation and making an appropriation," in State lottery, further providing for definitions and providing for disclosure of certain prizewinner identities.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the State Lottery Law by adding two key provisions: first, it formally defines "Department" as the Department of Revenue of the Commonwealth, and second, it establishes new rules for disclosing information about lottery prizewinners. Under the new provisions, for any lottery prize of $100,000 or more, the winner's personal details (name, address, etc.) will remain confidential and cannot be considered a public record. However, the prizewinner's city, township, or borough of residence, county of residence, and prize amount will continue to be public information. Prizewinners will have the option to voluntarily waive their confidentiality by completing a form prescribed by the secretary. The Department of Revenue is authorized to create regulations to implement these changes, and the bill will take effect 60 days after its passage. This legislation appears aimed at protecting the privacy of significant lottery winners while still maintaining some transparency about lottery winnings.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Lisa Baker (R)*,
Rosemary Brown (R),
Wayne Fontana (D),
John Kane (D),
Dan Laughlin (R),
Devlin Robinson (R),
Last Action
Referred to Finance (on 10/21/2025)
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