S 2356 — Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.
Last action — REF SBA
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed General Assembly
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Introduced
Current position in the legislative process.
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3 sponsors
2 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (3 D).
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 1 recorded vote so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
This bill requires a study on language in gambling ads and sets new ad requirements based on the findings.
The Division of Gaming Enforcement will conduct a study to identify effective language for gambling advertisements. Following the study, new requirements for these ads will be implemented to promote responsible gambling.
What this means for you
- Consumers: This may lead to clearer and more responsible messaging in gambling advertisements.
Summary
Gambling advertisements-arrange study & implement cert language requirements
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current html January 02, 2026
Action History
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REF SBA
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REP 2RS
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INT 1RS REF SSG
Sponsors
- Shirley K. Turner · Cosponsor
- Renee C. Burgess · Primary
- John F. McKeon · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →2 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 117 not signed on
Sponsors (2)
- Burgess, Renee C. Democrat
- McKeon, John F. Democrat
Co-sponsors (1)
- Turner, Shirley K. Democrat
Not signed on (117)
117 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (5)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Beach, James | Democrat | Yea |
| McKeon, John F. | Democrat | Yea |
| Turner, Shirley K. | Democrat | Yea |
| Holzapfel, James W. | Republican | Yea |
| Polistina, Vincent J. | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does S 2356 do?
- Gambling advertisements-arrange study & implement cert language requirements
- Who sponsors S 2356?
- S 2356 is sponsored by Turner, Shirley K. (Democrat), Burgess, Renee C. (Democrat), and McKeon, John F. (Democrat).
- What is the current status of S 2356?
- This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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