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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Beach | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Vince Polistina | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Kristin Corrado | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 40 |
| John McKeon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 27 |
| Shirley Turner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
- Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
- Transferred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee