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The New Jersey Assembly nearly unanimously voted, 76-3-1, on Tuesday to pass A4002, which requires sports wagering operators to adopt clear rules on wagering account limitations and notify bettors when their accounts are restricted.
The bill was first introduced in January, and has made its way through the chamber rather quickly. It then passed through the Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee in May.
Assemblymembers Dan Hutchison, Cody Miller, and Michael Venezia sponsored the bill in an effort to create transparency between customers and New Jersey sports betting operators.
What’s next
The bill is not ready for Gov. Mikie Sherrill‘s desk just yet. Companion bill, S3419, introduced by Sen. Paul Moriarty (D-4), advanced to the Senate Budget and Appropriations committee in May but has not moved since.
There is no vote scheduled yet. The bill would need to clear that committee and pass a full Senate floor vote before heading to Gov. Sherrill’s desk.
The Senate could also take A4002 directly after Assembly passage and move it through committee and a floor vote there. Either way, the bill needs Senate approval, too.
What the bill would require
A4002 requires operators to adopt rules that govern limitations on customer wagering accounts. Those can include play times, maximum wager amounts, and deposit and withdrawal restrictions.
The rules must be submitted to the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) and made public for all patrons. Then, the bill states there must be direct communication with customers:
“The bill also requires that licensees and their contracted operators provide written notice and an explanation for any limitations imposed on a wagering account and that they review those limitations at periodic intervals in accordance with guidelines established by the division.”
Operators must report the frequency and types of limitations to the DGE on an annual basis.
Responsible gambling efforts heighten in NJ
Numerous bills regarding responsible gambling have moved quickly in both chambers of the New Jersey legislature so far in 2026.
When the Senate advanced S3419 in May, it did so with two other bills, which include the following:
- S2356: Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.
- S2362: Requires those on self-exclusion lists to watch educational and counseling videos prior to removal from self-exclusion lists; permits third-party requests for individuals to be excluded from gambling under certain circumstances.
As sports wagering continues to be readily available for NJ residents, along with NJ sports betting bonuses, lawmakers are making a strong push for responsible gambling. Advancing A4002 is another step toward consumer protections for New Jersey patrons.
