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Neutral Bill Mar 16, 2026

DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS

Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness to create a gambling informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department: to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes.

https://legiscan.com/IL/bill/HB1451/2025
Julie Morrison State Senator Rob Martwick State Senator Cosponsor Laura Murphy State Senator Cosponsor Willie Preston State Senator Cosponsor Mary Edly-Allen State Senator Cosponsor Elgie Sims State Senator Cosponsor Cristina Castro State Senator Cosponsor Dan Didech State Representative Tracy Katz Muhl State Representative Cosponsor Nicolle Grasse State Representative Cosponsor Kevin Olickal State Representative Cosponsor Theresa Mah State Representative Cosponsor Will Guzzardi State Representative Cosponsor
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