New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5336: Prediction markets-establish regulatory framework
Status: Introduced, June 28, 2026
Establishes surtax on certain incomes derived from operation of prediction markets.*
What the bill says
An Act providing for the regulation of prediction markets in this State and supplementing various parts of the statutory law.
From the introduced text, June 29, 2026:
An Act providing for the regulation of prediction markets in this State and supplementing various parts of the statutory law. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The 10th Amendment to the United States Constitution reserves to the states those police powers necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their citizens. Courts across the country, including the United States Supreme Court, have routinely recognized that states possess these powers, even absent an express delegation from the federal government. b. In accordance with these powers, the State has historically regulated areas which, if left unrestrained, would threaten to undermine the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens. Gambling is one such area. c. While gambling may take many forms and be carried out by varying methods, the basic principle remains that when individuals are staking money on a game of chance or on the outcome of an event over which they have no control, that constitutes gambling. d. In recognition of this, the State has enacted a comprehensive framework for gambling of every kind, from raffles and bingo to casinos and sports wagering. These regulatory frameworks ensure that gambling in this State is conducted responsibly and with proper oversight from the State and …
Sponsors
- Craig J. Coughlin (D, 19) · primary sponsor
- Linda S. Carter (D, 22) · primary sponsor
- William F. Moen, Jr. (D, 5) · primary sponsor
- Eliana Pintor Marin (D, 29) · primary sponsor
- Balvir Singh (D, 7)
- Katie Brennan (D, 32)
- Ravi S. Bhalla (D, 32)
- Shama A. Haider (D, 37)
Latest actions
- : REP/ACS 2RA
- : INT 1RA REF ABU
Votes
- Assembly Budget Committee: Reported with committee amendments (ACS) (June 28, 2026): 10 yea, 4 nay, passed
Subjects: STATE GOVERNMENT
Common questions
- What is A5336?
- A5336 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Prediction markets-establish regulatory framework.
- What does A5336 do?
- In its own words: An Act providing for the regulation of prediction markets in this State and supplementing various parts of the statutory law.
- What is the status of A5336?
- Introduced as of June 28, 2026. Latest action: REP/ACS 2RA (June 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5336?
- Craig J. Coughlin (D, 19), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for A5336?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5336
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