Illinois governor signs law recognising gambling disorder as an addiction
The law permits Illinois to offer gambling-specific treatment without requiring a separate alcohol or drug-use disorder.
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Illinois recognises gambling disorder as addiction under new law
The law lets Illinois fund compulsive-gambling treatment without a co-occurring substance-use diagnosis, but leaves Medicaid eligibility and funding scope unresolved.
Illinois governor signs law adding gambling disorders to treatment framework
Licensed gambling businesses must display state-provided information on accessing help for gambling disorders.
Illinois governor signs gambling disorder treatment bill into law
Licensed operators must display treatment information, while state agencies coordinate gambling disorder services.
Illinois Senate committee schedules hearing on gambling disorder bill
If enacted, the bill would define state support and prevention services for people affected by gambling disorder.