Permits requests for self-exclusion from gambling to be made electronically
Summary
Requires that procedures for placements on, and removals from, the list of persons self-excluded from gambling includes procedures that allow a person to submit requests electronically; requires such procedures to ensure parity between electronic and non-electronic requests with respect to record retention and transmission of requests to licensed gaming facilities and mobile sports wagering platforms.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 7, 2026
Last action Jun 4, 2026
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What changed between versions
S8636A
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S8636B
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2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was updated to reflect its progression through the legislative process, moving from the initial introduction stage to a stage where it has been reported favorably from the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering and is now with the Committee on Finance. The bill number was also updated from version A to version B.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope regarding self-exclusion procedures remains unchanged; the text modifications reflect procedural status updates rather than new policy requirements.
TIMELINE
The legislative history section was updated to show the bill has been reported favorably from the Racing, Gaming and Wagering committee and is now with the Finance committee.
TECHNICAL
The bill number was changed from 8636-A to 8636-B to indicate the new version.
Floor votes · Senate May 12, 2026
How they voted
20–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 22
May 12, 2026
D
Democratic15
93% Yea
R
Republican7
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
5
Committee
2
Amendments
4
May 12, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0-2)
senate
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8636B
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
upper
Mar 17, 2026
Committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8636A
upper
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
NF
Nathalia Fernández
DDemocratic
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