2023 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE BILL NO. 191
BY SENATOR SMITH
Prefiled pursuant to Article III, Section 2(A)(4)(b)(i) of the Constitution of Louisiana.
1 AN ACT
2 To enact R.S. 17:3704, relative to public postsecondary education institutions; to prohibit
3 certain partnership agreements with gaming entities; to provide for an exception; and
4 to provide for related matters.
5 Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana:
6 Section 1. R.S. 17:3704 is hereby enacted to read as follows:
7 ยง3704. Public postsecondary education institutions; prohibited partnerships;
8 exception
9 A. No public postsecondary education institution shall enter into any
10 partnerships that promote, market or advertise sports wagering activity with
11 any entity licensed by the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, the Louisiana State
12 Racing Commission, or the office of charitable gaming, other than alumni
13 networks with content solely focused on responsible gaming initiatives or
14 problem gambling awareness.
15 B. The provisions of this Section shall not be construed to cause
16 impairment of any existing obligation, contract, or partnership in effect prior
17 to the effective date of this Act.
18 Section 2. This Act shall become effective upon signature by the governor or, if not
19 signed by the governor, upon expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature
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1 by the governor, as provided by Article III, Section 18 of the Constitution of Louisiana. If
2 vetoed by the governor and subsequently approved by the legislature, this Act shall become
3 effective on the day following such approval.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF LOUISIANA
APPROVED:
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