Bill Status of SB 118   104th General Assembly

Short Description:  DHS-GAMBLING DISORDERS

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Julie A. Morrison

Committee Hearing
Executive Hearing Feb 5 2025 1:00PM Capitol 212 Springfield, IL

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  1/28/2025SenateAssigned to Executive

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
20 ILCS 301/1-5
20 ILCS 301/1-10
20 ILCS 301/5-5
20 ILCS 301/5-10
20 ILCS 301/5-20
20 ILCS 301/10-10
20 ILCS 301/10-15
20 ILCS 301/15-5
20 ILCS 301/15-10
20 ILCS 301/20-5
20 ILCS 301/25-5
20 ILCS 301/25-10
20 ILCS 301/30-5
20 ILCS 301/35-5
20 ILCS 301/35-10
20 ILCS 301/50-40
20 ILCS 301/55-30
20 ILCS 301/55-40

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Substance Use Disorder Act. In provisions requiring the Department of Human Services to establish a public education program regarding gambling disorders, requires the program to (i) promote public awareness regarding the impact of gambling disorders on individuals, families, and communities and the stigma that surrounds gambling disorders and (ii) use screening, crisis intervention, treatment, public awareness, prevention, in-service training, and other innovative means to decrease the incidence of suicide attempts related to gambling disorders or gambling issues. Requires the Department to select the statement regarding obtaining assistance with a gambling disorder, which each licensed gambling establishment owner shall post, and each master sports wagering licensee shall include, on the master sports wagering licensee's portal, Internet website, or computer or mobile application. Permits the Department to provide advice to State and local officials on gambling disorders; to support gambling disorder prevention, recognition, treatment, and recovery projects; to collaborate with other community-based organizations, substance use disorder treatment centers, or other health care providers engaged in treating individuals who are experiencing gambling disorders; and to perform other actions. Allows the Department to award grants to create or support local gambling prevention, recognition, and response projects. Makes other changes.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/17/2025SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Julie A. Morrison
  1/17/2025SenateFirst Reading
  1/17/2025SenateReferred to Assignments
  1/28/2025SenateAssigned to Executive

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