SB1434

California State Lottery: prize assignment.

Final Passage·7/2/26
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California SB1434 regulates the assignment of California State Lottery prize payments, including conditions for assignments, tax implications, and.

California SB1434 amends the Government Code to establish rules for the assignment of California State Lottery prize payments. The bill allows prizewinners to assign their prize payments to a trust, a secured creditor, or another person under specific conditions. It outlines the process for court-ordered assignments, including the need for independent legal counsel and financial advice. The bill also addresses tax implications, stating that prizewinners who do not assign their payments may face immediate income tax liability for the entire prize.

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  • Legal Framework
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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 70–0 · Jul 2
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

70 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 24

9:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

Jun 10

1:30 PM

Assembly Governmental Organization Hearing

History

Jul 2

Assembly

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.

Jul 2

Senate

In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

Jun 25

Assembly

Read second time. Ordered to consent calendar.