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NJ S4231

NJ S4231
Requires public institution of higher education to establish gambling addiction prevention program.


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Introduced
12/11/2023
In Committee
12/11/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires a public institution of higher education participating in a sports wagering partnership with a sports wagering operator or intermediary to establish a gambling addiction prevention program. This bill defines a sports wagering partnership as a partnership or contractual agreement between a company advertising, promoting, or sponsoring sports gambling and an institution of higher education, including an athletic department or a booster club. A public institution of higher education which participates in a sports wagering partnership is required to establish a gambling addiction prevention program that provides students with educational materials that promote responsible gambling behavior. The institution is also required to provide students with information on a hotline for individuals with a gambling problem.

AI Summary

This bill requires a public institution of higher education participating in a "sports wagering partnership" (a partnership or contractual agreement between a sports wagering company and the institution for advertising and promotion) to establish a gambling addiction prevention program. The program must provide students with educational materials promoting responsible gambling behavior and information on a hotline for individuals with a gambling problem. The hotline must be posted on the institution's website and in various campus facilities.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee (on 12/11/2023)

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