Iowa HF161 allows lottery prize winners of $1 million or more to remain anonymous.

Iowa HF161 amends the state code to allow lottery prize winners of $1 million or more to keep their names, addresses, and personally identifiable information confidential if they choose to remain anonymous at the time of claiming the prize. This applies to both individual winners and legal entities, provided the entity's authorized representative specifies the choice to remain anonymous. The bill also clarifies that the amount of a lottery prize is determined before any federal tax withholdings or other deductions.

Iowa HF161 allows lottery prize winners of $1 million or more to remain anonymous.

Iowa HF161 amends the state code to allow lottery prize winners of $1 million or more to keep their names, addresses, and personally identifiable information confidential if they choose to remain anonymous at the time of claiming the prize. This applies to both individual winners and legal entities, provided the entity's authorized representative specifies the choice to remain anonymous. The bill also clarifies that the amount of a lottery prize is determined before any federal tax withholdings or other deductions.