Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 2749 into law, expanding the state's Substance Use Disorder Act to include gambling disorder prevention, treatment, education, and recovery services.
The law recognizes gambling disorder as a public health issue and aligns its treatment with substance use disorders through a coordinated government approach to prevention and recovery.
By expanding the state's Substance Use Disorder Act, Illinois aims to provide comprehensive support for individuals struggling with gambling addiction, ensuring they have access to necessary prevention and recovery services.
