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NJ S1170

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Corrado

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New Jersey sports wagering licensees from offering or accepting player-specific proposition bets on collegiate sports or athletic events, effective immediately upon enactment.

  • Defines "proposition bet" as a side wager on a part of a sport or athletic event that does not concern the final outcome, such as individual player statistical performance lines or which player will score first.

  • Responds to calls from the NCAA President addressing the rise in harassment of student-athletes and concerns about maintaining the integrity of college sports.

  • Amends P.L.2018, c.33 (New Jersey's sports wagering law) by adding a new subsection specifically restricting these bet types for college athletics while leaving other sports wagering provisions intact.

Legislative Description

Prohibits sports wagering licensees from offering player-specific proposition bets on college sports.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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