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HB 159 — Pub. Rec./Lottery Winners
by Rep. Davis and others (SB 170 by Senators Polsky and Book)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Regulated Industries Committee (RI)
The bill creates a new subsection (3) in s. 24.1051, F.S., to provide a public records exemption for 90 days from the date a prize is claimed, for the name of a winner of a lottery prize valued at $250,000 or more, unless the winner consents to the release of his or her name, or if disclosure is required by other provisions of current law.
The bill provides a public necessity statement for the exemption.
The exemption is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act and will stand repealed on October 2, 2027, unless reviewed and reenacted by the Legislature.
If approved by the Governor, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 37-1; House 114-1