Florida Statute 24.1051
“Exemptions from inspection or copying of public records”
ch. 2026-120 (effective June 10, 2026). Section 3 amends subsection (1)(a)1. to add a separate exemption for information relating to the security of the department's technologies, processes, and practices that protect networks, computers, data, and data systems, with its own October 2, 2027 repeal date unless reenacted. The winner provisions in subsections (2) and (3) are not changed.
What it means
Section 24.1051 is the lottery's public records exemption. Information that could harm the security or integrity of the department, such as security measures and information on games, tickets, and ticket terminals, is confidential and exempt, as are background-investigation personal identifying information and certain financial information about entities reviewed for financial responsibility. For winners, the street address and telephone number are confidential unless the winner consents to release, or as provided in s. 24.115(4) or s. 409.2577.
The name of a winner of a prize valued at $250,000 or more is confidential and exempt for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless the winner consents or as provided in those same sections. After 90 days the name is no longer confidential. This subsection stands repealed on October 2, 2027 unless the Legislature reenacts it. Knowingly disclosing confidential lottery information with intent to defraud or to gain a financial or other advantage is a first-degree felony.
- A winner's street address and telephone number are confidential and exempt unless the winner consents or s. 24.115(4) or s. 409.2577 provides otherwise. (§ 24.1051(2))
- The name of a winner of a prize of $250,000 or more is exempt for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed. (§ 24.1051(3)(a))
- After 90 days the winner's name is no longer confidential and exempt. (§ 24.1051(3)(a))
- The winner-name exemption stands repealed on October 2, 2027 unless reenacted. (§ 24.1051(3)(b))
- Exempt information must be disclosed on request to the Auditor General, OPPAGA, or the independent auditor selected under s. 24.123. (§ 24.1051(4))
- Knowing and willful disclosure of confidential lottery information with intent to defraud or gain an advantage is a first-degree felony. (§ 24.1051(5))
Text of the statute (2026)
(2) The street address and the telephone number of a winner are confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution, unless the winner consents to the release of such information or as provided for in s. 24.115(4) or s. 409.2577.
(3)(a) The name of a winner of a prize valued at $250,000 or more is confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed, unless the winner consents to the release of his or her name or as provided for in s. 24.115(4) or s. 409.2577. After 90 days, the winner’s name is no longer confidential and exempt. (b) This subsection is subject to the Open Government Sunset Review Act in accordance with s. 119.15 and shall stand repealed on October 2, 2027, unless reviewed and saved from repeal through reenactment by the Legislature.
(4) Any information made confidential and exempt under this section shall be disclosed to the Auditor General, to the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability, or to the independent auditor selected under s. 24.123 upon such person’s request therefor. If the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of Representatives certifies that information made confidential and exempt under this section is necessary for effecting legislative changes, the requested information shall be disclosed to him or her, and he or she may disclose such information to members of the Legislature and legislative staff as necessary to effect such purpose.
(5) Any person who, with intent to defraud or with intent to provide a financial or other advantage to himself, herself, or another, knowingly and willfully discloses any information relating to the lottery designated as confidential and exempt from s. 119.07(1) and s. 24(a), Art. I of the State Constitution pursuant to this act is guilty of a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
Excerpts are the subsections the summary relies on. Read the full official text of § 24.1051.
History. ss. 6, 18, ch. 87-65; s. 1, ch. 88-374; ss. 4, 6, ch. 90-360; s. 1, ch. 95-120; ss. 92, 1322, ch. 95-147; s. 9, ch. 96-406; s. 2, ch. 2001-89; s. 23, ch. 2001-266; ss. 1, 3, ch. 2019-41; s. 1, ch. 2022-134; s. 1, ch. 2024-49; s. 3, ch. 2026-120.
How it applies
The 90-day period in subsection (3)(a) runs from the date the prize is claimed, and the name is no longer exempt after the 90th day, or earlier if the winner consents. The address and telephone exemption in subsection (2) has no time limit. Both exemptions yield to disclosure provided for in s. 24.115(4) and s. 409.2577. Other department records are subject to the exemptions in subsection (1), which chapter 2026-120 amended in June 2026.
Questions people ask
Sources
- Fla. Stat. § 24.1051 (2026), Florida Senate (Winner name exemption: confidential and exempt for 90 days from the date the prize is claimed.)
- Chapter 2026-120, Laws of Florida (SB 7024), section 3 (Amendment banner: section 3 amends s. 24.1051(1); approved by the Governor June 10, 2026; effective upon becoming a law.)
- Fla. Stat. § 24.115 (2026), Florida Senate (Cross-reference in subsections (2) and (3): disclosure as provided for in s. 24.115(4).)
Last checked: October 17, 2026
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