HB1847

House Bill 1847 authorizes the Arkansas Racing Commission to establish and maintain a statewide self-exclusion list for individuals who wish to voluntarily restrict themselves from entering casinos. The commission is authorized to join multi-state or national self-exclusion programs or enter into agreements with other states to share data. This statewide list will serve as the definitive record, replacing the need for separate lists maintained by individual casinos. The bill mandates that data regarding self-excluded individuals remain confidential and exempt from the Freedom of Information Act, with strict prohibitions on unauthorized disclosure. Furthermore, individuals on the list are prohibited from collecting winnings or recovering losses from gaming activities, and any such funds are subject to state forfeiture. The bill also outlines that the commission will promulgate rules regarding the management, enrollment, and removal procedures for the list.