This bill mandates that employees of certain State entities in New Jersey who interact with the public must undergo a training program focused on addressing the needs of problem gamblers. The training will be developed by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services in collaboration with the Division of Gaming Enforcement and the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The program aims to equip State employees with the skills to respond empathetically to problem gamblers, provide accurate information about available resources, and assist patrons in navigating the self-exclusion process. The training may be periodically updated to reflect the latest guidelines on treating gambling addiction.

The bill specifies that employees from the New Jersey Racing Commission, the Division of the State Lottery and State Lottery Commission, the Casino Control Commission, the Division of Gaming Enforcement, and the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services are required to participate in this training. Additionally, it allows for the inclusion of any other State entity deemed appropriate by the Governor upon the Attorney General's recommendation. The act is set to take effect 180 days after its enactment.