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NJ S1170

NJ S1170
Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits sports wagering licensees in this State from offering or accepting wagers on player-specific proposition bets on collegiate sports or athletic events. The President of the National Collegiate Athletics Association has recently called on all states to adopt measures to address the rise in the harassment of student-athletes that compete in these games and events, and to maintain the integrity of college sports. Under the bill, a proposition bet is defined as a side wager on a part of a sport or athletic event that does not concern the final outcome of the sport or athletic event. Player-specific proposition bets may include the particular statistical performance lines of certain players and which player will score first.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits sports wagering licensees, which are businesses licensed to accept bets on sports, from offering or accepting bets on player-specific proposition bets for any college sports or athletic events. A proposition bet is defined as a side wager on an aspect of a game that doesn't determine the overall winner, such as a specific player's statistical performance or which player will score first. This measure is being introduced in response to concerns raised by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President regarding increased harassment of student-athletes and the need to protect the integrity of college sports.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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