HB 401

Allows, upon request, for the identifying information of any prize winner under GS 18C-132 (pertaining to drawings and claiming lottery prizes) to be treated as confidential except to the extent to do the following: (1) notify the NC Department of Revenue for State income tax purposes; (2) notify the IRS; (3) notify the tax authorities of the prize winner’s state of residence; (4) comply with debt set-off programs under GS 18C-134 and GS Chapter 105A; (5) comply with Article 31 of GS Chapter 1, concerning supplemental proceedings against a judgment debtor; and (6) comply with a court order. (Currently, confidentiality can be requested only if the prize is over $50 million and only for 90 days after the winner has claimed the prize, or, if a person was under a protective order or participant in the Address Confidentiality Program). Makes conforming changes. Designates a prize winner’s name and address as confidential unless they consent to their release or to comply with any of the requirements listed as one through five above. Effective July 1, 2025.