New Jersey Assembly Bill A4830

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/23/24
• Refer: 9/23/24

Caption

Authorizes Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in national self-exclusion list for gaming activities, and to create necessary forms for participation.

Impact

The introduction of A4830 is expected to significantly improve the state's approach to managing gambling addiction and responsible gaming practices. By collaborating with other states on mutual enforcement of self-exclusion lists, A4830 means that an individual can request to self-exclude simultaneously from multiple states. This will prevent individuals from easily bypassing self-exclusion measures by simply crossing state lines, thereby strengthening protections for problem gamblers.

Summary

Assembly Bill A4830 aims to enhance the responsible gaming framework in New Jersey by authorizing the Division of Gaming Enforcement to participate in a national self-exclusion list for gaming activities. The bill allows individuals to voluntarily request placement on a self-exclusion list, which prohibits them from engaging in gaming activities across all licensed casinos and simulcasting facilities. To streamline the process, the division is tasked with creating necessary forms and establishing regulations for the inclusion and removal of individuals from this list, ensuring that people who choose to self-exclude cannot collect any winnings or recover losses during their period of exclusion.

Contention

While supporters emphasize that the bill enhances protections for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, there may be concerns about privacy and the handling of personal information. The bill explicitly prohibits the division from sharing individuals' self-exclusion requests with unauthorized jurisdictions, which is intended to protect personal data. However, some advocates for enhanced consumer rights might call for stronger safeguards for privacy and oversight regarding how personal information is used and managed within these gaming practices.