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NJ S1242
NJ S1242Makes compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment program optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21; makes fine optional.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person who enters or gambles at a casino when the person is under 21 years of age is guilty of a disorderly persons offense and is subject to a fine of not less than $500 and not more than $1,000. This bill would allow the court the option to impose the fine, and to also require that person to participate in a compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment program that meets certain criteria, such as those provided by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to make the penalty for individuals under 21 years old gambling in a casino optional, rather than mandatory. Currently, anyone under 21 caught gambling in a casino is guilty of a disorderly persons offense and faces a fine between $500 and $1,000. This bill allows the court the discretion to impose this fine and also to require the individual to participate in a compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment program, such as those offered by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey, which meets specific criteria.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading (on 02/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1242 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1242_I1.HTM |
| Analysis - Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1242_T1.PDF |
| Analysis - Statement SSG 2/25/25 | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1242_S1.PDF |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1242_I1.HTM |
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