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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidence of suicide attempts related to gambling disorders or gambling issues. Requires the Department to select the statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post, and each master sports wagering licensee shall include, on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorders; and to perform other actions. Allows the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Substance Use Disorder Act to comprehensively address gambling disorders as a public health issue, expanding the existing substance use disorder framework to include gambling-related services, prevention, and treatment. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program about gambling disorders that promotes awareness, reduces stigma, and uses innovative approaches to decrease suicide attempts related to gambling issues. The department will be authorized to select and require the posting of statements about obtaining assistance with gambling disorders in licensed gambling establishments and sports wagering platforms. The bill broadens the department's responsibilities to include providing advice to state and local officials, supporting prevention and treatment projects, collaborating with community organizations, and awarding grants to create local gambling prevention and response initiatives. Key definitions are added, such as defining "gambling disorder" as persistent and problematic gambling behavior leading to significant impairment or distress. The legislation aims to integrate gambling disorder services into the state's existing substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery support systems, recognizing gambling disorders as a serious public health concern that requires comprehensive, coordinated strategies to address.
Committee Categories
Education, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Rule 19(b) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 12/01/2025)
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