New Jersey AR150: Gambling advertisements-urges prohibition to certain individuals

What the bill says

From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:

AR150 ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION No. 150 STATE OF NEW JERSEY 222nd LEGISLATURE INTRODUCED SEPTEMBER 10, 2026 Sponsored by: Assemblyman WILLIAM F. MOEN, JR. District 5 (Camden and Gloucester) Assemblyman CLINTON CALABRESE District 36 (Bergen and Passaic) Co-Sponsored by: Assemblywomen Peterpaul and Donlon SYNOPSIS Urges prohibition of targeted gambling advertisements to individuals exhibiting signs of problem gambling or addiction. CURRENT VERSION OF TEXT As introduced. An Assembly Resolution urging the prohibition of targeted gambling advertisements to individuals exhibiting signs of problem gambling or addiction. Whereas, News reports indicate that professional athletes have been used in personalized gambling advertisements by sports wagering operators and Internet gaming affiliates under VIP marketing programs to encourage individuals to continue betting; and Whereas, In one example of such advertisements, in 2024 an individual who was already experiencing severe financial distress due to his gambling addiction, received a personalized video in which a professional baseball player said “ FanDuel wanted to make sure your Thanksgiving was extra special” and referenced the individual’s son; and Whereas, This video was prepared at the request of the individual’s VIP manager at FanDuel and was intended to entice further gambling by the individual; and Whereas, The individual who was targeted by this video had reportedly already lost over $1.5 million through the platform, took out several mortgages on his home, and sold …

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Sponsors

• William F. Moen, Jr. (D, 5) · primary sponsor
• Clinton Calabrese (D, 36) · primary sponsor
• Luanne M. Peterpaul, Esq. (D, 11)
• Margie Donlon, M.D. (D, 11)

Latest actions

1. September 24, 2026: FSS
2. September 24, 2026: PA FILE (72-0-0)
3. September 14, 2026: REP 2RA
4. September 10, 2026: INT 1RA REF ATG

Votes

• 3RDG FINAL PASSAGE - Gambling advertisements-urges prohibition to certain individuals (September 24, 2026): 72 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee: Reported favorably (September 14, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is AR150?

AR150 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Gambling advertisements-urges prohibition to certain individuals.

What does AR150 do?

Urges prohibition of targeted gambling advertisements to individuals exhibiting signs of problem gambling or addiction.

What is the status of AR150?

Passed both chambers as of September 28, 2026. Latest action: FSS (September 24, 2026).

Who sponsored AR150?

William F. Moen, Jr. (D, 5), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for AR150?

On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/AR150