House Sponsors: MULLIGAN-TENHOUSE-COULSON-PARKE-MATHIAS AND FRANKS. Senate Sponsors: SULLIVAN Short description: CONSUMER FRAUD-GAMBLING ADS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act. Provides that it is unlawful to advertise or solicit patrons to a gambling establishment without including a statement regarding obtaining assistance with gambling problems and including a toll-free "800" telephone number providing crisis counseling and referral services to problem gamblers. Provides that a person who violates this provision shall be subject to a civil penalty of $1 per piece of advertising or $1,000, whichever is greater, but not to exceed $50,000. Provides that the Department of Human Services may bring an action against a person who violates this provision. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status