Bill > HB05271

This bill amends existing Connecticut gaming advertising regulations to specifically prohibit gaming-related advertising, marketing, and promotional activities at public institutions of higher education. The bill expands existing restrictions on gaming advertisements by adding a new provision that prevents gaming entities from publishing, airing, displaying, or disseminating advertisements (1) on the campus of any constituent unit of the state's higher education system, and (2) on any internet websites, online services, mobile applications, or social media platforms established by or on behalf of these educational institutions. The bill maintains previous restrictions on gaming advertisements, such as prohibiting depictions of individuals under 21, preventing targeted advertising to self-excluded individuals, requiring age verification statements, avoiding misleading information, and not appealing specifically to younger audiences. The new campus and institutional platform restrictions aim to protect students from potentially aggressive or inappropriate gaming marketing, reflecting growing concerns about the potential negative impacts of gambling advertising on young adults in educational settings.

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