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Senate committee OKs anonymity for Kentucky Lottery winners of $1 million or more
Summary
House Bill 46, sponsored by Rep. Kim Banta, passed with a favorable report to the full Senate; the bill allows lottery winners of $1 million or more to remain anonymous.
The committee voted to pass House Bill 46, which allows Kentucky Lottery winners of $1,000,000 or more to remain anonymous.
Rep. Kim Banta presented the measure with representatives from the Kentucky Lottery, including Ellen Williams and Ellen Hessen. Banta said the bill preserves the option for a winner of $1 million or more to be anonymous.
Committee members asked lighthearted questions about personal experience with large prizes; no substantive opposition was raised during the hearing. The bill passed the committee with a favorable report.
