HB1451Introduced in the House
DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS
Introduced by Daniel Didech, District 59
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness to create a gambling informed State regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidents of suicide attempts related to a gambling disorder or gambling issues. Requires the Department to determine a statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post and each master sports wagering licensee shall include on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department: to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorder; and to perform other actions. Permits the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes.
Where it stands
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
September 4, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Human Services Committee · March 19, 2025
5
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
6 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Nicolle Grasse | 53 | Yes |
| Norine Hammond | 94 | No |
| Charles Meier | 109 | Yes |
| Kevin Schmidt | 114 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Daniel Didech
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Human Services Committee
Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Tracy Katz Muhl
Do Pass / Short Debate Human Services Committee; 010-001-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicolle Grasse
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin John Olickal
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Theresa Mah
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Will Guzzardi
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