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Michigan committee hears bill to let multistate lottery winners remain anonymous
Summary
The House Committee on Regulatory Reform heard testimony on House Bill 4004, which would allow winners of multistate lottery jackpots to remain anonymous in Michigan. Sponsors said the change is aimed at protecting winners from harassment and fraud; the Michigan Lottery signaled neutrality.
House Committee on Regulatory Reform members on Feb. 20 heard testimony on House Bill 4004, legislation that would allow winners of multistate lottery jackpots to remain anonymous in Michigan.
Representative Outman, the sponsor noted in his presentation, said the bill is a reintroduction of legislation he has sponsored in prior sessions and that 11 other states already protect the identity of winners in multistate games. "In the age of the Internet and social media, it has become increasingly easy to…
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