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PA HB1635
PA HB1635In State lottery, further providing for definitions and providing for disclosure of certain prizewinner identities.
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Introduced
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
In Committee
06/23/2025
06/23/2025
Crossed Over
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 amends the State Lottery Law to add new provisions regarding prizewinner privacy and information disclosure. Specifically, the bill adds a definition for the "Department" as the Department of Revenue and introduces new rules about the confidentiality of lottery winners' personal information. For lottery prizes of $1,000,000 or more, the winner's name, address, and personal details will now remain confidential and will not be considered a public record. However, the city, township, or borough of residence, county of residence, and total prize amount will still be publicly available. The bill allows winners to voluntarily waive their confidentiality through a formal process prescribed by the secretary, and grants the Department of Revenue the authority to create regulations implementing these new provisions. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's enactment, providing a clear timeline for implementation of the new privacy protections for high-value lottery winners.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (17)
Pat Harkins (D)*,
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Mark Gillen (R),
José Giral (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Regina Young (D),
Last Action
Referred to Gaming Oversight (on 06/23/2025)
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