An Act relative to problem gambling and the public health trust fund
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a public health trust fund to address the negative impacts of problem gambling in Massachusetts. It aims to provide resources for prevention, treatment, and research related to gambling addiction. The fund will be supported by revenue generated from gaming activities, including slot machines and sports betting. The legislation seeks to mitigate the social and economic harms associated with gambling.
Key provisions
- Creates a public health trust fund dedicated to problem gambling.
- Directs the fund to support prevention programs.
- Authorizes the fund to provide treatment services for gambling addiction.
- Requires the fund to support research on the impacts of gambling.
- Specifies that the fund’s revenue comes from gaming activities.
- Establishes a process for the fund to distribute resources.
- Requires the Department of Public Health to oversee the fund’s operations.
- Includes a study order related to sports betting impacts (S2810).
Who is affected
- Individuals with gambling addictions
- Families affected by gambling addiction
- Gaming operators
- The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Public health agencies
Notable changes
- Establishes a dedicated funding source for problem gambling initiatives.
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