Pennsylvania 2023-2024 Regular Session

Pennsylvania Senate Bill SB1211

Introduced
5/28/24  

Caption

In administration and enforcement, further providing for list of persons self excluded from gaming activities and for prohibited acts and penalties.

Impact

The impact of SB1211 on state laws primarily revolves around strengthening frameworks related to self-exclusion within the gaming industry. By formalizing the processes and penalties for prohibited acts in gaming, the bill seeks to reduce instances of individuals engaging in gaming activities despite having excluded themselves. The expected outcomes include better compliance with state gaming laws and an overall reduction in the negative social implications associated with irresponsible gambling behavior.

Summary

SB1211 aims to enhance the administration and enforcement of gaming regulations by introducing provisions related to the self-exclusion of individuals from gaming activities. This bill seeks to establish a more comprehensive list of persons who have requested to be excluded from participating in gaming, thus reinforcing protective measures for vulnerable populations. The intention is to ensure that individuals who recognize their need to abstain from gaming activities can easily opt-out and receive support in their decision, promoting responsible gaming practices within the state.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding SB1211 appears to be supportive, with proponents emphasizing the importance of safeguarding individuals who might be at risk of gambling addiction. The bill is viewed as a proactive step in promoting responsible gaming and ensuring that individuals have the means to protect themselves from potential harm. However, there may also be contrasting opinions regarding the implementation and effectiveness of the bill's provisions, particularly in regards to ensuring that the support systems for self-exclusion are adequately funded and accessible.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding SB1211 may include discussions about the balance between individual freedoms and the state's responsibility to protect its citizens, particularly concerning gaming activities. Critics might raise concerns related to the practical implementation of the self-exclusion lists, such as privacy issues or the burden of enforcement on gaming operators. Additionally, there may be debates on the sufficiency of penalties for violations and whether they adequately deter unauthorized participation in gaming by self-excluded individuals.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

PA SB266

In administration and enforcement, further providing for list of persons self excluded from gaming activities and for prohibited acts and penalties.

PA SB756

In fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for general and specific powers of board and for prohibitions; in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for legislative intent and for definitions; in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board established, for general and specific powers, for license or permit application hearing process and public input hearings, for regulatory authority of board, for number of slot machines, for reports of board and for license or permit prohibition; in licensees, further providing for Category 4 slot machine license, for divestiture of disqualifying applicant, for manufacturer licenses, for gaming service provider, for nongaming service provider, for occupation permit application, for slot machine testing and certification standards, for slot machine accounting controls and audits and for renewals; in table games, further providing for regulatory authority and for table game device and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in interactive gaming, further providing for internal, administrative and accounting controls, for interactive games and interactive gaming devices and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in sports wagering, further providing for definitions; in revenues, further providing for slot machine licensee deposits and for transfers from State Gaming Fund; in administration and enforcement, repealing provisions relating to political influence, further providing for investigations and enforcement, for prohibited acts and penalties and for liquor licenses at licensed facilities; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in miscellaneous provisions relating to gaming, providing for live-streaming on casino floor and further providing for severability; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for powers of board; in application and licensure, further providing for key employee licenses, for establishment licenses and for license or permit prohibition; in operation, further providing for video gaming limitations and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties; in revenues, further providing for fees; in ethics, repealing provisions relating to political influence; providing for skill gaming; establishing the Skill Gaming Fund; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in forfeiture of assets, further providing for asset forfeiture; making appropriations; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

PA A4830

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

PA S3655

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

PA HB1141

In revenues, further providing for taxes and assessments; adding provisions relating to local gaming terminals by providing for general provisions, for administration, for application and licensure, for operation, for enforcement and for revenue; imposing the local gaming terminal tax; establishing the Local Gaming Fund; providing for ethics; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in Commonwealth services, establishing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Programs Fund; prescribing penalties; and making appropriations.

PA SB1142

In revenues, further providing for establishment of State Gaming Fund and net slot machine revenue distribution; adding provisions relating to local gaming terminals by providing for general provisions, for application and licensure, for operation, for enforcement and for revenue; imposing the local gaming terminal tax; establishing the Local Gaming Fund; providing for ethics; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in Commonwealth services, establishing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Programs Fund; prescribing penalties; and making appropriations.

PA HB2042

In revenues, providing for audits of Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Trust Fund; in administration and enforcement, further providing for investigations and enforcement; in general provisions, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for records and confidentiality of information; in application and licensure, further providing for establishment licenses, for license or permit prohibition, for issuance and renewal and for conditional licenses; in operation, further providing for testing and certification of terminals and for video gaming limitations, providing for hours of operation and further providing for terminal placement agreements and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for investigations and enforcement; in revenues, further providing for distribution of local share, for regulatory assessments and for transfers from Video Gaming Fund; in ethics, further providing for political influence; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of gambling devices, gambling, etc.; providing for implementation; and making a repeal.

PA A4708

Allow problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.

PA A430

Allow problem gamblers to request placement on Division of Gaming Enforcement's list for self-excluded persons through division's website, by mail, or in-person.

PA S3063

Permits civil liability against casinos and simulcast facilities for reckless indifference or intentional misconduct toward persons self-excluded from gaming activities.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.