Bill > HB06480

This bill proposes an amendment to existing Connecticut law that would prevent the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) from publicly revealing the names of lottery winners without their explicit consent. Currently, lottery winners' identities might be disclosed by default, but this legislation would create a new privacy protection mechanism that allows winners to control whether their personal information is shared publicly. The bill essentially gives lottery winners the right to maintain anonymity unless they specifically agree to have their names released, which could help protect winners from potential unwanted attention, harassment, or personal safety concerns that might arise from public identification. By requiring winner consent for disclosure, the legislation aims to provide greater personal privacy and security for individuals who win lottery prizes in Connecticut.