The proposed bill, General Assembly Committee Bill No. 5271, aims to prohibit gaming-related advertising, marketing, and promotional activities at public institutions of higher education in the state. It amends subsection (e) of section 12-863 of the general statutes, introducing several new restrictions on how gaming entities can promote their services. Notably, the bill includes a new provision that explicitly forbids any gaming-related advertisements from being published, aired, displayed, or disseminated on the campuses of public higher education institutions or on any online platforms associated with them.

In addition to this significant insertion, the bill also revises existing regulations regarding the content and targeting of gaming advertisements. It prohibits such advertisements from appealing to individuals under the age of twenty-one, mandates clear age restrictions for participation, and ensures that promotional materials do not contain misleading information. The bill also removes certain provisions that previously allowed for broader advertising practices, thereby tightening the regulations to protect younger audiences from exposure to gaming promotions. Overall, the bill seeks to create a safer environment for students at public higher education institutions by limiting their exposure to gaming-related marketing.