Michigan HB 4004 passes both chambers, heads to governor for signature

Michigan HB 4004 has passed both chambers of the Legislature and is now heading to the governor, according to the most recent action recorded on May 21, 2026. The bill would amend the state's 1972 lottery act to allow winners of multistate lottery games to remain anonymous.

The bill was sponsored by Rep. Pat Outman and passed the House on March 20, 2025, by a vote of 102 yeas to 3 nays, with 5 members not voting. It was then transmitted to the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Regulatory Affairs. The Senate committee reported the bill favorably without amendment on May 20, 2026, and it was referred to the Committee of the Whole, after which it passed the chamber. (source: https://openstates.org/mi/bills/2025-2026/HB4004/)

The bill now goes to the governor, whose signature or veto will determine its fate.