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NY S04207

NY S04207
Relates to compulsive gambling assistance.


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Introduced
02/02/2021
In Committee
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
02/08/2022
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law and the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to compulsive gambling assistance

AI Summary

This bill amends the Mental Hygiene Law and the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law to enhance compulsive gambling assistance. Specifically, it requires the Commissioner of Mental Health to create educational materials on compulsive gambling for individuals who voluntarily place themselves on a self-exclusion list with the New York State Gaming Commission. It also establishes a problem gambling education program that must be completed by individuals seeking to be removed from the self-exclusion list. Additionally, the bill updates the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law to require individuals on the self-exclusion list to complete the education program before being able to rescind their exclusion.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

referred to alcoholism and drug abuse (on 02/08/2022)

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