Illinois senator proposes gambling-disorder treatment bill
Illinois senator Julie Morrison introduced a bill to include gambling-related problems in the state’s addiction treatment system, reportedly ahead of review by the Senate Executive Committee. The proposal would expand counselling and prevention services and establish a statewide hotline and online hub; the committee’s review will determine whether it advances for wider legislative debate.
If enacted, the proposal would expand treatment and referral obligations relevant to gambling operators and public agencies in Illinois.