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NJ S597
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Beach
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AI Summary
- Changes underage gambling penalties in New Jersey from criminal disorderly persons offenses to civil penalties: up to $500 for first offense, up to $1,000 for second offense, and up to $2,000 for third and subsequent offenses
- Applies the same civil penalty structure to casino licensees, employees, and guardians who allow persons under 21 to gamble
- Directs all collected fines to the General Fund for appropriation to the Department of Human Services for compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment programs
- Maintains existing defenses for casino employees who were deceived by written misrepresentation of age, reasonable appearance of legal age, and good faith reliance on both
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
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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