MI HB4048

Changes gender-specific language ("his or her") to gender-neutral terms ("the," "this") throughout Section 25 of the McCauley-Traxler-Law-Bowman-McNeely lottery act

Replaces archaic or informal language with standard legal terminology (e.g., "shall" becomes "must," "pursuant to" becomes "under")

Modifies lottery winner privacy protections to prohibit disclosure of names, addresses, and personal information for all prize winners without written consent, except as required by state or federal law

Removes automatic disclosure requirement for joint enterprise lottery games and instead requires written winner consent before any information is disclosed

Clarifies procedures for voluntary assignment of lottery prize payments, including court approval requirements and notice to the Attorney General at least 5 days after filing and 10 days before hearing