Protecting Kids from Online Gambling Act.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Protecting Kids from Online Gambling Act, aims to prevent minors from accessing online gambling activities and advertising. It prohibits online gambling operators from offering or advertising these activities to individuals under 18 and requires them to verify a user’s age. The bill also establishes penalties for violations, including civil fines and the ability for minors to sue for damages, and mandates the Attorney General to create regulations for age verification standards. It clarifies that violations of this act constitute unfair competition under existing law.
Key provisions
- Prohibits online gambling operators from offering or advertising online gambling activities to minors.
- Requires operators to verify a user’s age before providing access to online gambling.
- Mandates deletion of age-related information immediately after age determination.
- Authorizes the Attorney General and city attorneys to bring civil actions for violations.
- Allows minors who have suffered harm due to violations to sue for statutory damages.
- Designates violations of the act as ‘unfair competition’ under existing law.
- Requires the Attorney General to adopt regulations on age assurance standards by July 1, 2027.
- Specifies that the bill is severable.
Who is affected
- Minors (under 18 years old)
- Online gambling operators
- Social media platforms and other digital service providers
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