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PA HR52

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/26/2025

Primary Sponsor

Patrick Harkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates March 2025 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizes the national observance coordinated by the National Council on Problem Gambling

  • Cites that 2% to 3% of the U.S. population (6.5 million to 10 million Americans) experience a gambling problem in any given year

  • Urges the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to continue outreach and work with the gaming industry to develop problem gambling programs and community-based initiatives

  • Calls on the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Department of Revenue, and Pennsylvania Lottery to jointly create public awareness campaigns on problem gambling recognition and prevention

  • Encourages Pennsylvania residents to learn about problem gambling resources and programs available to help affected individuals and families

Legislative Description

Designating the month of March 2025 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizing the month of March 2025 as "National Problem Gambling Awareness Month."

Last Action

Adopted (197-4)

3/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Gaming Oversight2/5/2025

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