The bill amends the existing law regarding liens on winnings from gaming machines, specifically for debts owed to or collected by the Health Care Authority, which acts as the state's child support enforcement agency. It establishes that a lien will attach to payouts of at least $1,200, as determined by board rule in accordance with federal law. The Health Care Authority is required to provide the board with a verified list of individuals owing debts, and the board must adopt procedures for racetrack gaming operators to enforce these liens. Additionally, if a winner is identified as owing a debt, the gaming operator must retain the payout and notify the Health Care Authority.

Key changes in the bill include the replacement of references to the "Human Services Department" with the "Health Care Authority" throughout the text, reflecting a shift in responsibility for debt collection. The bill also introduces a provision that requires the Health Care Authority to inform the board of any changes in federal law regarding the threshold amount for lien attachment. Furthermore, it mandates that the board establish lien attachment and enforcement procedures for other gaming operators, ensuring that the process is consistent across different types of gaming establishments.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 60-2E-61.1