Increases distributions for problem gambling education and treatment purposes
This bill increases annual funding for problem gambling education and treatment programs from $6 million to $12 million, starting in fiscal year 2025. The funds come from 1% of mobile sports wagering tax revenue collected by the state commission. The change directly affects state-funded gambling treatment programs and the commission responsible for distributing the funds, while a separate $5 million allocation continues for youth sports programs. The policy change is a specific financial adjustment to existing tax revenue distribution rules.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 1, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
lower
Apr 1, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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