S 2362 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances.

This New Jersey bill (S 2362) modifies self-exclusion rules for gambling. It requires individuals seeking removal from a voluntary gambling exclusion list to first watch educational videos about gambling risks and support resources. The bill also allows third parties (like family members or joint credit card holders) to petition for someone else's exclusion if they can prove financial responsibility, legal dependency, or court-ordered obligations. These changes apply to all state gambling venues, including racetracks and online wagering systems, while maintaining the confidentiality of exclusion lists. The bill aims to strengthen safeguards for problem gamblers and expand exclusion options for those affected by others' gambling.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action May 21, 2026

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Technical Review Of Prefiled Bill → Introduced · 5 edits · Jan 13, 2026

MODERATE

This is a procedural transition from a prefiled bill to a formally introduced bill. No operative text was changed. A STATEMENT section summarizing the bill's provisions was added, one sponsor (Senator Turner) and one co-sponsor (Senator Mukherji) were removed from the listing, and the status line was updated to reflect introduction pending technical review.

TECHNICAL

Bill designation changed from 'S2362 TR' (technical review) to 'S2362', reflecting formal introduction.

Senator Shirley K. Turner (District 27, Essex and Passaic) was removed as a sponsor, along with the District 15 (Hunterdon and Mercer) listing.

Senator Mukherji was removed as a co-sponsor.

Status line changed from 'As reported by the Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee with technical review' to 'Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative Counsel.'

A STATEMENT section was added at the end of the bill summarizing its provisions: requiring educational/counseling video review before removal from self-exclusion lists, permitting third parties to petition for exclusion of another person with specified documentation (financial responsibility, joint credit obligation, legal dependency, court order for debts, or child support order), requiring notice and a hearing before exclusion, and mandating regulations for removal procedures including blocking targeted advertising and denying access to credit and complimentary benefits.

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Committee

May 21, 2026

Committee

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

upper

Jan 13, 2026

Introduced

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

upper

2 primary · 1 co-sponsor