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PA HR52
Resolution
Status
3/26/2025
Primary Sponsor
Patrick Harkins
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AI Summary
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Designates March 2025 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in Pennsylvania and recognizes the national observance coordinated by the National Council on Problem Gambling
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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
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Urges the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board to continue outreach and work with the gaming industry to develop problem gambling programs and community-based initiatives
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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
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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