This bill amends Section 99G.34 of the Iowa Code to enhance the confidentiality of lottery prize winners' information. Specifically, it stipulates that the names and addresses of prize winners will not be disclosed if the prize awarded is $1 million or more, and the winner chooses to remain anonymous at the time of claiming the prize. This provision applies to both individual winners and legal entities, with the latter requiring that the authorized representative claiming the prize has a legal interest in the entity and specifies the choice to remain anonymous.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that while a prize winner can choose to remain anonymous, the lottery division may still require certain government-issued identification for claim validation and processing purposes. This includes documents such as a driver's license, social security card, or passport for individual winners, and a federal employer identification number for legal entities. Overall, the bill aims to protect the privacy of significant lottery prize winners while ensuring necessary identification for prize claims.

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Introduced: 99G.34