Connecticut SB 240: AN ACT CONCERNING INTERNET GAMING DISORDER.

Bill Text

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General Assembly Raised Bill No. 240
February Session, 2026 LCO No. 1585

Referred to Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH

Introduced by:
(PH)

AN ACT CONCERNING INTERNET GAMING DISORDER.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General
Assembly convened:

Section 1. (Effective from passage) The Commissioner of Mental Health 1
and Addiction services shall develop a comprehensive public health 2
plan to (1) identify, prevent and reduce the risks associated with Internet 3
gaming disorder, and (2) identify any link between Internet gaming 4
disorder and gambling behaviors. The plan shall include data 5
monitoring, public education, early screening, health care provider 6
training, evidence-based treatment pathways and coordination with 7
existing gambling harm prevention efforts with particular attention to 8
reducing harm to youth and other vulnerable populations. Not later 9
than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall report on such plan, in 10
accordance with section 11-4a of the general statutes, to the joint 11
standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of 12
matters relating to public health. 13
This act shall take effect as follows and shall amend the following
sections:

Raised Bill No. 240

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Section 1 from passage New section

Statement of Purpose:
To require the Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services
to develop a comprehensive public health plan to identify, prevent and
reduce the risks associated with Internet gaming disorder and identify
any link between Internet gaming and gambling behaviors.

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