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Introduced
01/21/2025
01/21/2025
In Committee
04/11/2025
04/11/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
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 to create a gambling informed State 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 incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a 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 disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits 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 scope of existing substance use disorder services to include gambling-related interventions. The bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program that promotes awareness about gambling disorders, including their impact on individuals, families, and communities, and works to reduce the stigma surrounding these disorders. The program will utilize various strategies such as screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, and in-service training to decrease suicide attempts related to gambling issues. The bill permits the Department to provide advice to state and local officials, support prevention and treatment projects, collaborate with community organizations and healthcare providers, and award grants to create local gambling prevention, recognition, and response initiatives. Key provisions include requiring gambling establishments to post information about obtaining assistance with gambling disorders, developing innovative means to address gambling-related challenges, and integrating gambling disorder services into existing substance use disorder frameworks. The legislation aims to create a more comprehensive and compassionate approach to addressing gambling disorders, treating them with the same level of seriousness and support traditionally given to substance use disorders.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 04/11/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=1451&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HB&SessionID=114&GA=104 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/104/HB/10400HB1451.htm |
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