S 3656 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Prohibits institution of higher education from entering into sports wagering partnership.

New Jersey Senate Bill S3656 prohibits colleges and universities from partnering with sports betting companies. Specifically, it bans institutions of higher education - including athletic departments and booster clubs - from entering agreements that allow betting operators to advertise in stadiums, digital content, or broadcast sports coverage. The law defines such partnerships broadly and takes effect immediately upon enactment. This directly affects all public and private colleges in New Jersey that might have considered commercial sports betting advertising deals.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 24, 2026 Last action Feb 24, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
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