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HB 6065

AN ACT PROHIBITING THE CONNECTICUT LOTTERY CORPORATION FROM PUBLICLY DISCLOSING THE IDENTITIES OF CERTAIN CONNECTICUT LOTTERY WINNERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Welander

Connecticut bill restricts public disclosure of lottery winner identities to protect privacy while raising questions about transparency and lottery system credibility.

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Bill Summary · HB 6065

Legislative bill overview

HB 6065 would prevent the Connecticut Lottery Corporation from publicly disclosing the identities of certain lottery winners. The bill restricts what is currently public information, requiring the lottery agency to keep winner identities confidential under specified circumstances. This represents a shift from traditional lottery transparency practices in Connecticut.

Why is this important

Lottery winner privacy has become an increasingly contentious issue, with winners facing unwanted solicitation, security concerns, and personal safety risks following public disclosure of their identities. However, public disclosure of lottery winners has historically served as a transparency and anti-fraud measure, allowing the public to verify that real people won and building confidence in the lottery system's legitimacy.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. Public Trust: Restricting winner identity disclosure may protect individuals but could raise concerns about lottery accountability and whether winners are real or if results are manipulated
  • "Certain Winners" Undefined: The bill's language about "certain" lottery winners is vague—it's unclear which winners would remain anonymous and which would still be disclosed, creating potential fairness and transparency issues
  • Revenue and Marketing Impact: Lottery corporations often use winner stories in marketing materials; anonymity restrictions could affect how the lottery promotes itself and justifies its public role

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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