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Committee advances bill to require problem-gambling programs at public colleges
Summary
The committee voted to send SB 381, which would require public Connecticut institutions to invite nonprofits to provide on-campus problem-gambling programming at least once per academic year, to the floor; members said the aim is awareness rather than punitive action.
Chair called for consideration of Senate Bill 381, saying the measure would “provide an invitation, really, to a nonprofit organization that does work in this area to do some on campus programming about problem gambling at least once every academic year,” aimed at raising awareness on campuses. Representative Branca said she supported the billon its face but questioned why the requirement needed legislation instead of voluntary collaboration between universities and nonprofit groups. The committee approved a motion to refer SB 381 to the floor; the clerk conducted a roll-call and the chair announced votes would be held open until 2:00 p.m. to allow members to record missed votes.
