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AR SB757

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/30/2011

Primary Sponsor

Sue Madison

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases annual funding from the Arkansas Lottery Commission for gambling disorder programs from $200,000 to $3,000,000.

  • Requires the Department of Human Services to administer prevention, treatment, and educational programs for gambling disorders, operating independently from the lottery commission.

  • Mandates age-appropriate educational programs for K-12 students in public and private schools, funded separately from existing alcohol, drug, and tobacco abuse programs.

  • Makes all prevention, treatment, and educational programs free to the public.

  • Authorizes the Department of Human Services to provide grants to public entities and nonprofit organizations, including mental health and substance abuse service providers, to deliver gambling disorder services.

Legislative Description

To Provide For Programs For The Prevention, Education, And Treatment Of Problem Gambling Disorders And Compulsive Gambling Disorders.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs3/3/2011

Full Bill Text

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