Bill > A02151

This bill establishes a Problem Gambling Advisory Council (PGAC) within New York's mental hygiene law, consisting of thirteen members including state officials and appointees from legislative leadership and the governor. The council's primary purpose is to develop strategies for preventing and treating problem gambling in New York, with specific responsibilities including recommending ways to improve access to problem gambling resources, consulting with experts in the field, increasing public awareness about problem gambling, recommending allocations of gaming-related fees for support services, examining the impact of mobile sports betting on gambling addiction, and producing an annual report to the governor and legislature. The council members will serve four-year terms without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and they are required to meet at least twice per year with meetings subject to open meetings law. Members can designate representatives to attend meetings in their place, and the council will have the ability to request non-personally identifying information from state and local agencies to support their work. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, providing time for the council to be established and begin its important work of addressing problem gambling in the state.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2151