Requires the state to keep state lottery winners identities anonymous

Latest action Mar 4, 2026

Requires the state to keep state lottery winners' identities anonymous to the general public unless the lottery winner gives their consent.

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Where it stands

Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Amends the Tax Law.

Committee

Racing, Gaming And Wagering · New York State Senate

Also referred to Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

To shield the identity of lottery winners for their own personal privacy and safety.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateMar 4, 2026Result: passed
(58) (2) (0) (3)
Vote: Committee vote · Racing, Gaming And Wagering
Senate Racing, Gaming And WageringFeb 10, 2026Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)
Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateFeb 25, 2025Result: passed
(59) (2) (0) (2)
Vote: Committee vote · Racing, Gaming And Wagering
Senate Racing, Gaming And WageringFeb 11, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Jamaal Bailey

Democratic1

Jamaal Bailey

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. says this is needed

There have been incidences of violent crime, including murder against several winners of large lottery prizes. In addition, many have been victims of fraud. and abuse ha illicit firms that advertise as wealth managers or financial planners. A winner of the Pear York State lottery should be able to decide if they wish to remain anonymous. Earyland, Delaware, Kansas, North Dakota, Chic and South Carolina allow lottery winners to remain anonymous.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Mar 4, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Mar 4, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Feb 24, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 11, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate

Show full history (10 earlier events)

Feb 10, 2026
1ST Report CAL.332
1ST REPORT CAL.332
NY Senate
Jan 7, 2026
Died in Assembly
DIED IN ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
NY Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Feb 25, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Feb 24, 2025
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
Feb 12, 2025
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
Feb 11, 2025
1ST Report CAL.332
1ST REPORT CAL.332
NY Senate
Jan 21, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
NY Senate

About this record

Summary: The summary comes from NY Open Legislation, the New York State Senate's public record. For more, see How we handle summaries.
Cosponsors: The list shows the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.
Party colors: Parties are shown in the same neutral colors.
Source: From NY Open Legislation, the NY Senate and Assembly, and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 31, 2026. About our data

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