Gov. Phil Murphy signed the bill that requires every Garden State public college and university to invite the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey (CCGNJ) onto campus at least once per semester to provide in-person resources, effective immediately.
“Today’s signing demonstrates our continued commitment to promoting responsible gaming and supporting the well-being of students across New Jersey,” said Murphy in a public release. “By connecting campus communities with expert resources, we’re taking proactive steps to address gambling-related harm before it takes root.”
New Jersey bill aims to educate vulnerable demographic
The aim of the legislation, which passed both chambers of the New Jersey legislature by unanimous votes and was sent to Murphy in December, is to educate students on gambling risks and provide ..