HB 3115
Prohibits the transfer, for consideration, of winning Oregon State Lottery tickets or shares above a certain value.
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Support
11%
Oppose
89%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill restricts how winning Oregon State Lottery tickets and shares can be handled. It prohibits selling, purchasing, or claiming lottery winnings for compensation. The bill also protects the privacy of lottery winners by exempting their names and addresses from public disclosure. Certain exceptions apply, particularly for prizes authorized by the Lottery Commission.
Key provisions
- Prohibits selling or purchasing winning lottery tickets for compensation.
- Prevents claiming lottery winnings on behalf of another person for a fee.
- Protects the privacy of lottery winners by exempting their names and addresses from public records.
- Allows the Lottery Commission to authorize retailers to pay prizes.
- Requires the Lottery Commission to create rules to enforce the bill's provisions.
Who is affected
- Oregon State Lottery players
- Oregon State Lottery retailers
- Oregon State Lottery Commission
- Lottery winners
- Taxpayers
Notable changes
- Prevents the deduction of the purchase price of lottery tickets for federal tax purposes in Oregon.
- Establishes a privacy protection for lottery winners' personal information.
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Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
that prohibiting the sale or purchase of winning lottery tickets would not significantly impact existing state law, as it already restricts prize assignments. They believe allowing such transactions could lead to increased accounting and enforcement activities, resulting in more complex and time-consuming processes for lottery officials. Additionally, they express concerns about potential fraud and abuse if not properly regulated, which could have unintended consequences on the lottery system. Overall, testifiers suggest that the current system is sufficient and that changes to allow assignment or sale of winning tickets would be detrimental to the integrity of the lottery.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of House Bill 3115 express concerns about the proposed legislation's impact on various aspects of society. They argue that the bill's restrictive provisions, such as requiring individuals to physically visit a lottery office to claim their prize, are inconvenient and pose significant risks, including the risk of losing prize money if the ticket gets lost in transit. Additionally, they believe that this process disproportionately affects rural communities where traveling to claim winnings can be a significant burden. Furthermore, opponents argue that the bill's requirements could lead to unnecessary delays and inconvenience for lottery winners, particularly those with medical or financial reasons who face difficulties accessing cash due to lack of transportation. They also express concerns about the potential environmental impact of driving to lottery offices and the loss of autonomy in claiming winnings, advocating instead for individuals to have full control over their lottery winnings regardless of the method of payment or receipt.