Gaming: lottery; multistate lottery games; allow winner to remain anonymous. Amends sec. 25 of 1972 PA 239 (MCL 432.25).
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill allows lottery winners in Michigan to remain anonymous when receiving prize payments. It establishes a process for winners to voluntarily assign their right to future prize payments to another person or entity, subject to court approval. The bill also outlines procedures for prize payments to surviving spouses and children, and protects the privacy of lottery winners by limiting the disclosure of their personal information.
Key provisions
- Allows lottery winners to receive prize payments in a single lump sum or in installments.
- Establishes a process for voluntary assignment of future prize payments to a designated recipient.
- Requires court approval for voluntary assignment, ensuring the assignor is of sound mind and understands the implications.
- Protects the privacy of lottery winners by limiting the disclosure of their name, address, and other personal information.
- Specifies procedures for prize payments to surviving spouses and children.
- Authorizes the commissioner to establish a fee for administrative expenses related to assignments.
- Addresses federal tax implications related to prize assignments.
- Clarifies that soliciting rights to lottery prize payments is not considered selling lottery tickets.
Who is affected
- Lottery winners
- Lottery players
- The Michigan Lottery Commission
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