New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 594: Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education.

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 594 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires school districts to provide instruction on risks of compulsive gambling as part of implementation of New Jersey Student Learning Standards in Comprehensive Health and Physical Education. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Shirley Turner (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. 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). 2 co-sponsors.