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NJ A5086
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Verrelli
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AI Summary
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Changes underage gambling violations from criminal disorderly persons offenses to civil penalties, with fines of up to $500 for first offense, up to $1,000 for second offense, and up to $2,000 for third and subsequent offenses
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Applies the same civil penalty structure to casino licensees or employees who allow underage persons to gamble, as well as to adults who permit minors in their care to gamble
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Maintains existing defenses for casino employees, including that the underage person provided false written representation of age, appeared to be of legal age, and admission was made in good faith
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Directs all collected penalties to the General Fund for appropriation to the Department of Human Services for compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment programs, including those provided by the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
Legislative Description
Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
2/3/2025