House Bill No. 7215 mandates the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) to establish a program aimed at providing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation services for individuals and families affected by Internet gaming disorder, defined as a chronic preoccupation with video games that disrupts personal, family, or vocational pursuits. The bill allows the DMHAS commissioner to collaborate with subregional planning and action councils and nonprofit organizations to facilitate these services. Additionally, the commissioner is authorized to impose a reasonable sliding scale fee on participants who can afford to pay for the services.

The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and is expected to incur costs of at least $853,000 in the first fiscal year, primarily for staffing and contracting with regional organizations for prevention services. The DMHAS may also generate potential revenue through the sliding scale fees charged to participants. Overall, the bill aims to address the growing concern of Internet gaming disorder and its impact on individuals and families in the state.