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ND SB2087
Bill
Status
Engrossed
1/13/2017
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Poolman
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AI Summary
- Replaces the term "compulsive gambling" with "gambling disorder" throughout North Dakota Century Code sections 50-06-21, 50-06-22, and 53-12.1-09
- Defines "gambling disorder" as having the meaning set forth in the "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (fifth edition; American Psychiatric Association, 2013)
- Removes the previous definition of "compulsive gambler" as an individual chronically preoccupied with gambling and urge to gamble that compromises personal, family, or vocational pursuits
- Maintains the Department of Human Services' authority to contract with qualified treatment providers for gambling prevention, awareness, crisis intervention, rehabilitation, financial counseling, and mental health treatment services
- Continues the $80,000 quarterly transfer to the gambling disorder prevention and treatment fund with ongoing appropriation to the Department of Human Services
Legislative Description
Replacing the term "compulsive gambling" with "gambling disorder."
Last Action
Second reading, failed to pass, yeas 3 nays 86
3/1/2017
Committee Referrals
Health and Human Services2/9/2017
Judiciary1/3/2017
Full Bill Text
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