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A 6009

Relates to increasing the state code enforcement powers of the secretary of state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rebecca Seawright and 2 co-sponsors

Prohibits casino and sports wagering ads on sites/apps primarily used by under-12s; tasks the DGE to regulate and enforce under the APA, with a 60-day effective date.

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Bill Summary · A 6009

Summary of Assembly Bill A 6009 (New Jersey)

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 6009
  • Title / Subject: Prohibits certain online casino gaming and sports wagering advertisements on platforms primarily used by children; expands enforcement role of the Division of Gaming Enforcement under the Administrative Procedure Act.
  • Status: Referred to the Governmental Operations Committee (also previously listed under Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts).
  • Introduced: November 17, 2025
  • Sponsors: Al Barlas (primary), Jo Anne Simon (primary), Amanda Septimo (cosponsor), Rebecca Seawright (cosponsor)
  • Related Bills: A 6305 (prior-session); S 4165 (companion)

Purpose and Intent

A 6009 aims to shield minors from exposure to casino gaming and sports wagering advertising by banning such advertising on internet platforms primarily used by children (under age 12). The bill directs the state Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) to develop and enforce regulations implementing the restriction, complementing existing advertising and gambling laws.

Key Provisions

  • Advertising Prohibition (Casino Gaming):
    Casino licensees, their employees, agents, and contracted operators may not post, distribute, broadcast, disseminate, or otherwise display casino gaming-related advertisements on any internet website or web-based platform primarily used by individuals under 12 (including mobile apps). Sponsorship or funding of such ads in New Jersey is also barred.

  • Advertising Prohibition (Sports Wagering):
    Sports wagering licensees, their employees, agents, and contracted operators may not post, distribute, broadcast, disseminate, or display sports pool-related advertisements on any internet website or web-based platform primarily used by individuals under 12 (including mobile apps). Sponsorship or funding of such ads in New Jersey is also barred.

  • Enforcement and Rulemaking:
    The DGE must, under the Administrative Procedure Act, promulgate rules necessary to implement the prohibitions and undertake any legal actions required to enforce the provisions.

  • Effective Date:
    The act would take effect on the 60th day after enactment.

Affected Parties and Impact

  • Directly Affected:

    • Casino licensees, sports wagering licensees, and their employees, agents, and contracted operators.
    • Advertisers and platforms (websites and mobile apps) that would host or sponsor such ads.

  • Impact Goals:

    • Reduce exposure of minors to gambling advertising online.
    • Provide a clear regulatory framework and enforcement mechanism via the DGE to uphold the prohibition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legal Authority for Rules:
    The DGE is empowered to issue regulations and take enforcement actions as necessary to implement the bill.

  • Effective Date Timing:
    The prohibition would become law 60 days after enactment, subject to final legislative process.

  • Legislative Path:
    Introduced in the Assembly on November 17, 2025; referred to the Governmental Operations Committee (with prior reference to Governmental Operations noted). The bill is part of a broader package related to gaming advertising controls, alongside companion and related bills.

Notes

  • The bill’s language uses “Notwithstanding” to supersede contrary laws, rules, or regulations where necessary to apply the advertising prohibition.
  • The content references the Division of Gaming Enforcement rather than directly expanding the Secretary of State’s enforcement powers, despite the bill’s title suggesting broader code-enforcement implications.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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