CER26-0025 • 2025

Problem Gambling Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2025

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Henderson
Last action: 2025-05-02
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The resolution does not provide specific details on how awareness activities will be organized or funded.

Resolution for Problem Gambling Awareness Month

This resolution recognizes March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month to highlight problem gambling as a critical public health issue.

What This Bill Does

Declares March 2025 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month in the District of Columbia.
Acknowledges problem gambling as a significant public health issue affecting many people across different backgrounds.

Who It Names or Affects

Residents of Washington, D.C. who may be affected by or concerned about gambling addiction.

Terms To Know

Problem Gambling: A condition where a person has difficulty controlling their urge to gamble, leading to negative consequences.
Public Health Issue: An issue that affects the health and well-being of many people in a community or region.

Limits and Unknowns

The resolution does not provide specific funding for gambling addiction programs.
It is unclear how awareness activities will be organized or funded beyond this recognition.

Bill History

2025-05-02 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0025, Effective from Apr 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 005348
2025-04-01 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-04-01 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-04-01 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0025
2025-03-25 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0025 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Problem Gambling Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of 2025

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

26-25

IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

April 1, 2025

To declare the month of March, 2025 as “Problem Gambling Awareness Month” in the District of
Columbia and to recognize the importance of raising awareness of problem gambling as a
critical public health issue impacting millions of Americans of all ages, races, and ethnic
backgrounds.

WHEREAS, March is designated as Problem Gambling Awareness Month by the
National Council on Problem Gambling;

WHEREAS, problem gambling has significant societal and economic costs for
individuals, families, businesses, and communities;

WHEREAS, the National Council on Problem Gambling estimates that between 12,000
and 15,000 District residents are affected by gambling addiction, with limited resources available
for those seeking help;

WHEREAS, in 2024, the National Problem Gambling Helpline (1-800 GAMBLER)
received 5,494 calls, texts, and chats from the District;

WHEREAS, individuals with gambling problems face increased risks of suicide, drug or
alcohol dependence, and bankruptcy; and

WHEREAS, problem gambling is treatable, and effective treatment can significantly
reduce harm to both individuals and society as a whole.

RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, That this
resolution may be cited as the “Problem Gambling Awareness Month Recognition Resolution of
2025.”

ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes the importance of addressing
problem gambling as a public health issue and pledges to support efforts to prevent, intervene,
and treat problem gambling within the District and declares March, 2025 as “Problem Gambling
Awareness Month” in the District of Columbia.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.