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NJ S4644
Bill
Status
6/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
John McKeon
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to develop a training course for State employees who encounter problem gamblers, in consultation with the Division of Gaming Enforcement and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey
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Training must ensure employees can respond to problem gamblers with empathy, provide accurate information on available resources, and guide individuals through the self-exclusion process
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Mandates participation for public-facing employees of the New Jersey Racing Commission, Division of the State Lottery, Casino Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement, and Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services
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Allows the Governor, upon recommendation of the Attorney General, to designate additional State entities whose employees must complete the training
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with provisions for periodic updates and re-administration of training as addiction treatment guidelines evolve
Legislative Description
Requires employees of gambling and addiction related State entities to participate in problem gambler training program.
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