An Act to protect the privacy of lottery winners

This bill amends Massachusetts law to protect the privacy of lottery winners by preventing their names, addresses, and identifying information from being treated as public records. It requires the state lottery commission to stop publicly disclosing winner details and prohibits forcing winners to perform public acts, such as appearing at ceremonies, if they submit a written request to opt out. The legislation also mandates that the commission inform all claimants in writing about their right to refuse public disclosure and public appearances. Directly affecting lottery players, the measure ensures that individuals can claim prizes without their personal information becoming accessible to the general public.