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CT HB05272

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

General Law Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Gaming entity licensees are prohibited from offering any bonus, credit, or other inducement to engage in or continue gaming
  • Advertising restrictions prevent depicting individuals under 21 (with exceptions for professional and collegiate athletes who can profit from name/likeness) and targeting those under 21 for most gaming or under 18 for keno, online lottery, and fantasy contests
  • Direct marketing to self-excluded individuals is banned via email, phone calls, text messages, direct messaging apps, mail, and social media
  • Advertisements cannot contain misleading information, imply greater chances of winning compared to other licensees, or claim gaming will guarantee social, financial, or personal success
  • The bill takes effect upon passage and amends section 12-863(e) of Connecticut general statutes

Legislative Description

An Act Prohibiting Certain Gaming-related Advertising, Marketing And Promotional Activities.

Last Action

File Number 586

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

General Law1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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