BILL NUMBER: S2613
SPONSOR: ADDABBO
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the tax law, in relation to requiring the state to keep
state lottery winners identities anonymous to the general public unless
the lottery winner gives their consent
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To shield the identity of lottery winners for their own personal privacy
and safety.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
To prevent the Division of the Lottery from publicly disclosing the
name, address, or other identifying. information of any holder of a
winning ticket holder to perform, any public actions in connection with
the awarding, payment or collection of prize moneys unless s holder of a
winning ticket gives consent to the Division to do so.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
There have been incidences of violent crime, including murder against
several winners of large lottery prizes. In addition, many have been
victims of fraud. and abuse ha illicit firms that advertise as wealth
managers or financial planners. A winner of the Pear York State lottery
should be able to decide if they wish to remain anonymous. Earyland,
Delaware, Kansas, North Dakota, Chic and South Carolina allow lottery
winners to remain anonymous.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2019: SS466 - Referred to Racing Gaming and Wagering
2020: S7267 - Referred to Racing Gaming and Wagering
2021: S1452 - Referred to Racing Gaming and Wagering
2022: S1452 - Referred to Racing Gaming and Wagering
2023: S1807 - Referred to Racing Gaming and Wagering
2024: S1807 - Referred to Racing Gaming and Wagering, Passed Senate,
Delivered to Assembly, Referred to Ways and Means
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act would take effect immediately.

Statutes affected:
S2613: 1613 tax law, 1613(a) tax law