Senate amendment to the 2nd edition makes the following changes.
Amends GS 132-1.2 by providing that GS Chapter 132 does not require or allow a public agency to disclose information that reveals the identifying information (was, name, address, or other identifying information) of a person winning more than $5 million (was, $50 million) in the lottery who requests to remain anonymous (was, requests to remain anonymous for 90 days).
Bill Summaries: S402 (2025-2026 Session)
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Bill S 402 (2025-2026)Summary date: May 1 2025 - View summary
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Bill S 402 (2025-2026)Summary date: Apr 16 2025 - View summary
Senate committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.
Amends GS 18C-132 to allow, upon request, for the identifying information of any prize winner of $5 million or more (was, $1 million in previous edition and $50 million in the current law) to be treated as confidential except for the specified purposes.
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Bill S 402 (2025-2026)Summary date: Mar 24 2025 - View summary
Allows, upon request, for the identifying information of any prize winner of $1 million or more under GS 18C-132 (pertaining to drawings and claiming lottery prizes) to be treated as confidential except to the extent to do the following: (1) notify the NC Department of Revenue for State income tax purposes; (2) notify the IRS; (3) notify the tax authorities of the prize winner’s state of residence; (4) comply with debt set-off programs under GS 18C-134 and GS Chapter 105A; (5) comply with Article 31 of GS Chapter 1, concerning supplemental proceedings against a judgment debtor; and (6) comply with a court order. (Currently, confidentiality can be requested only if the prize is over $50 million and only for 90 days after the winner has claimed the prize.) Makes conforming changes. Effective July 1, 2025.