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NJ S4643
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McKeon
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AI Summary
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Individuals seeking removal from gambling self-exclusion lists must watch educational and counseling videos covering gambling risks, coping strategies, and support resources before being removed
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Third parties can petition to have someone added to gambling exclusion lists by demonstrating financial responsibility for the person's gambling funds, joint credit/debit card obligations, legal dependency, court-ordered debt responsibility, or unmet child support obligations
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Persons targeted for third-party exclusion must receive notice by personal service or certified mail and have 30 days to request a hearing; failure to request a hearing is deemed admission of the petition's allegations
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The third party bears the burden of proving by preponderance of evidence that the person meets exclusion criteria; excluded persons cannot collect winnings or recover losses during the exclusion period
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Applies to all New Jersey licensed casinos, simulcasting facilities, racetracks, off-track wagering facilities, and account/exchange/fixed odds wagering systems
Legislative Description
Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances.
State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
6/23/2025