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This bill modifies North Carolina's lottery regulations to allow lottery winners of $5 million or more to request that their identifying information remain confidential, with some important exceptions. Previously, the law applied to winners of $50 million or more and only kept their information confidential for 90 days. Under the new provisions, winners can keep their information private indefinitely, but must still allow disclosure for specific purposes such as notifying tax authorities (including the North Carolina Department of Revenue and Internal Revenue Service), complying with debt set-off programs, responding to court orders, and addressing supplemental proceedings against judgment debtors. The bill reduces the threshold for confidentiality from $50 million to $5 million, making anonymity accessible to a broader range of lottery winners. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for implementation. This legislation aims to provide greater privacy protections for significant lottery winners while maintaining necessary governmental and legal reporting requirements.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S402