This bill mandates that public institutions of higher education engaged in a sports wagering partnership with a sports wagering operator or intermediary must establish a gambling addiction prevention program. The program is designed to provide students with educational materials that promote responsible gambling behavior and must include information about a hotline for individuals experiencing gambling problems. This hotline information is required to be prominently displayed on the institution's website and in various campus facilities, including sports venues, dormitories, libraries, and student centers.
Additionally, the bill defines a "sports wagering partnership" as any partnership or contractual agreement between a sports wagering operator or intermediary and an institution of higher education, which may involve advertising in the institution's facilities or through digital and broadcast content. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.