Problem Gambling Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2025
This ceremonial resolution (CER 26-0025) declares March 2025 as "Problem Gambling Awareness Month" in the District of Columbia. It recognizes problem gambling as a public health issue affecting an estimated 12,000-15,000 District residents, citing high helpline usage (5,494 contacts in 2024) and associated risks like bankruptcy or suicide. The resolution pledges Council support for prevention, intervention, and treatment efforts but does not create new laws or allocate funding. It takes effect immediately upon publication.
Bill status
signed
all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Council Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Mar 25, 2025
Signed Apr 1, 2025
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The bill was enrolled and approved, moving from draft to final legislative status. The text was reformatted with new page headers and numbering, but the substantive policy content regarding Problem Gambling Awareness Month remained unchanged. The resolution declares March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month and recognizes problem gambling as a public health issue.
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Added enrollment markings and page numbering indicating the bill has been formally approved and enrolled by the Council
Reformatted page layout with new header information including councilmember names and bill number 26-25
Adjusted line numbering and spacing throughout the document to reflect final enrolled version formatting
Floor votes · Council Apr 1, 2025
How they voted
12–0
Passed
Total votes 12
Apr 1, 2025
D
Democratic10
100% Yea
I
Independent2
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Apr 1, 2025
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0)
council
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced
CER26-0025 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Christina Henderson
IIndependent
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