The New Jersey Senate voted 38-0 to approve Assembly Bill A1715 last week to bolster gambling addiction awareness and support education on college and university campuses across the state. The bill now heads to the governor’s desk after winning earlier unanimous approval in the Assembly.
Sponsored by Assemblywoman Garnet R. Hall (D-Essex/Union) and co-sponsored by several Democratic legislators, the bill reflects growing concern among lawmakers about advertising by New Jersey sportsbooks and New Jersey online casinos, and student wellbeing on public campuses.
Under A1715, public institutions of higher education, which includes state universities, colleges, and community colleges, would be required to take proactive steps to address compulsive gambling risk among students.
