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AR HB1907

Bill

Status

Passed

4/5/2011

Primary Sponsor

Fred Allen

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Requires all advertisements for gambling activities published or broadcast in Arkansas to include a toll-free helpline telephone number providing information and referral services for compulsive gambling disorders.

  • Specifies display requirements: printed/written/graphic/Internet ads must show the number in at least 8-point type in a clear and conspicuous manner; television ads must display it clearly and keep it on screen for at least 3 seconds; radio ads must state it clearly and understandably.

  • Defines "gambling activity" to include casino gambling, horse racing, greyhound racing, electronic games of skill, Arkansas Scholarship Lottery lotteries, and out-of-state lotteries advertising in Arkansas.

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to provide and maintain a toll-free helpline number as part of compulsive gambling disorder treatment and educational programs.

  • Requires the Arkansas Lottery Commission to fund at least $200,000 annually for compulsive gambling disorder treatment and educational programs, in coordination with the Department of Human Services.

Legislative Description

To Require Advertisements For Gambling Activities To Include Information Concerning Compulsive Gambling Disorders.

Last Action

House Notification that HB1907 is now Act 1179

4/5/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/21/2011

Full Bill Text

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