Establishes "Gambling Treatment Diversion Court Pilot Program" with the criminal justice system.

S 2272 establishes a pilot program for a "Gambling Treatment Diversion Court" in New Jersey, targeting individuals convicted of crimes directly linked to disordered gambling (as defined by DSM criteria). The program diverts eligible defendants from standard sentencing to court-supervised treatment, requiring them to pay restitution to victims and complete gambling-specific counseling through qualified professionals (e.g., certified counselors, psychologists). Participants must agree to treatment, attend support groups (like 1-800-GAMBLER referrals), and submit progress reports, with costs covered by their financial means or available public funding. This pilot program, administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts, is currently pending before the Senate Judiciary Committee after introduction on January 9, 2024.