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NJ S2363

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates that public-facing employees of New Jersey gambling and addiction-related state agencies complete a problem gambler training program developed by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

  • Affected agencies include the New Jersey Racing Commission, Division of State Lottery, State Lottery Commission, Casino Control Commission, Division of Gaming Enforcement, and Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services

  • Training curriculum developed in consultation with the Division of Gaming Enforcement and Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey to ensure employees respond with empathy, provide resource information, and assist with the self-exclusion process

  • Governor may designate additional state entities to participate based on Attorney General recommendations

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment, with periodic updates permitted as gambling 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

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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