New Jersey A 1542: Prohibits person under 18 years of age from using tanning bed.

Bill Text

A1542 

ASSEMBLY, No. 1542 

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

222nd LEGISLATURE

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PRE-FILED FOR INTRODUCTION IN THE 2026 SESSION

Sponsored by:

Assemblyman CLINTON CALABRESE

District 36 (Bergen and Passaic)

Co-Sponsored by:

Assemblywoman Donlon

SYNOPSIS

���� Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange 
study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; 
restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.

CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT 

���� Introduced Pending Technical Review by Legislative 
Counsel.

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An Act concerning gambling advertisements, supplementing 
P.L.1977, c.110, and amending P.L.1977, c.110 and P.L.2018, c.33. 

���� Be It 
Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of 
the State of New Jersey:

���� 1.��� a.� The Division of 
Gaming Enforcement in the Department of Law and Public Safety shall arrange for 
the conduct of a study to determine the effectiveness of various words and 
phrases to be used in advertisements for casino games and sports pools, in addition 
to the language required pursuant to section 70 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-70) 
and section 4 of P.L.2018, c.33 (C.5:12A-13), to deter illegal or irresponsible 
gambling, challenge perceptions of gambling, and to encourage the use of 
responsible gambling tools.� 

���� b.��� At a minimum, the study 
shall evaluate whether:

���� (1)� certain words or phrases 
resonate with members of the public;

���� (2)� certain words or phrases 
are more likely to cause persons engaged in gambling activities to bet 
responsibly;

���� (3)� the placement of words 
and phrases in different locations on an advertisement may better draw the 
attention of viewers;

���� (4)� the size of the font and 
any distinguishing features of the text, such as bold or underline, may 
emphasize the message for members of the public;

���� (5)� the use of different 
messages would be more effective in reaching problem gamblers, persons on the 
list of self-excluded persons established pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2001, 
c.39 (C.5:12-71.2), and persons under the legal age to gamble in this State; 
and

���� (6)� the repeated use of the 
same words and phrases diminishes their effectiveness.

���� c.��� The study shall be 
completed within 12 months of the effective date of P.L.��� , c.��� (pending 
before the Legislature as this bill) and the division shall publish a copy of 
its findings on its Internet website.

���� d.��� Following completion and 
review of the study, the division shall develop not less than three, but not 
more than 10 key words or phrases that shall be used in advertisements for 
casino games and sports pools in this State, or take such other action as otherwise 
informed by and determined as a result and following review of the study, and 
may review and revise these key words or phrases at such intervals as the 
division deems necessary to enhance the effectiveness the messaging.� The 
division shall adopt regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative 
Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.) and in accordance 
with section 70 of P.L.1977, c.110 (C.5:12-70) and section 4 of P.L.2018, c.33 
(C.5:12A-13), that require at least one of such words or phrases to be included 
in advertisements for casino games and sports pools at a frequency that optimizes 
their effectiveness.� 

���� 2.��� Section 70 of P.L.1977, 
c.110 (C.5:12-70) is amended to read as follows:

���� 70.� Required Regulations. a. 
The division shall, without limitation include the following specific 
provisions in its regulations in accordance with the provisions of this act:

���� (1)� Prescribing the methods 
and forms of application and registration which any applicant or registrant 
shall follow and complete;

���� (2)� Prescribing the methods, 
procedures and form for delivery of information concerning any person's family, 
habits, character, associates, criminal record, business activities and 
financial affairs;

���� (3)� Prescribing such 
procedures for the fingerprinting of an applicant, employee of a licensee, or 
registrant, and methods of identification which may be necessary to accomplish 
effective enforcement of restrictions on access to the casino floor, the 
simulcasting facility, and other restricted areas of the casino hotel complex;

���� (4)� Prescribing the method of 
notice to an applicant, registrant or licensee concerning the release of any 
information or data provided to the commission or division by such applicant, 
registrant or licensee;

���� (5)� Prescribing the manner 
and procedure of all hearings conducted by the division or any hearing 
examiner, including special rules of evidence applicable thereto and notices 
thereof;

���� (6)� Prescribing the manner 
and method of collection of payments of taxes, fees, and penalties;

���� (7)� Defining and limiting the 
areas of operation, the rules of authorized games, including games played upon 
and wagered through the Internet, odds, and devices perm