CT HB05294

Requires the Connecticut Lottery Corporation to check lottery ticket winners against a state tax delinquency database when redemptions are $5,000 or more.

Authorizes the Lottery Corporation to withhold lottery winnings from winners who appear on the tax delinquency list in an amount equal to their tax obligation.

Mandates notification to affected winners that winnings have been withheld due to tax delinquency.

Provides winners the right to request a hearing if they dispute the amount of the tax claim against them.

Amends chapter 226 of the Connecticut general statutes.