This bill amends the confidentiality provisions related to the Iowa lottery, specifically addressing the handling of personally identifiable information for lottery prize winners. Under the new provisions, the names, addresses, and other personal information of prize winners who win $1 million or more can be kept confidential if they choose to remain anonymous at the time of claiming their prize. This confidentiality does not apply to winners who opt for installment payments, nor does it prevent the release of a winner's city or county of residence or the sharing of their information with the Department of Health and Human Services as required by law.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that operational security measures and procedures of the Iowa lottery, which are already confidential, include specific security plans designed to maintain the integrity of lottery operations and the selection process for winning tickets. The amendments will take effect for lottery prize claims occurring on or after January 1, 2026.

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Introduced: 99G.34