New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 597: Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment.

In committee Last action October 15, 2026: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Plain-language summary

S 597 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Revises penalty for underage gambling to be civil penalty; provides for all associated fines to be used for gambling addiction treatment. Primary sponsor: Jim Beach (Democratic), Vince Polistina (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jim Beach (Democratic); Vince Polistina (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.