New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 536: Makes compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment program optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21; makes fine optional.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

Plain-language summary

S 536 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Makes compulsive gambling prevention, education, and treatment program optional penalty for casino gambling by person under legal age of 21; makes fine optional. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Beach (Democratic); Shirley Turner (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.