House Bill No. introduced by K. Kortum, W. McKamey, and M. Yakawich aims to revise gambling laws in Montana by mandating that information about gambling addiction be displayed on video gambling machines. The bill amends Sections 23-5-110 and 23-5-603 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). Notably, it adds a requirement for video gambling machines to display information about gambling addiction, including resources and contact details for organizations that provide help. This information must be prominently placed on the front of the machine, ensuring visibility and legibility for users. Additionally, machines that do not comply with this requirement cannot be used by the public until they meet the standards.

The bill also revises the public policy concerning gambling in Montana, emphasizing the need to protect citizens from the adverse effects of gambling, including the promotion of programs to assist compulsive gamblers and their families. The new language reinforces the state's commitment to providing information about gambling addiction as part of its regulatory framework. The provisions of this act will apply to video gambling machines for public use starting October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 23-5-110, 23-5-603
HB0204_1(1): 23-5-110, 23-5-603
HB0204_1(2): 23-5-110, 23-5-603
HB0204_1(3): 23-5-110, 23-5-603
HB0204_1(4): 23-5-110, 23-5-603
HB0204_1(5): 23-5-110, 23-5-603
HB0204_1(6): 23-5-110, 23-5-603
HB0204_1: 23-5-110, 23-5-603