Bill > A02257

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the New York State Constitution that would allow the state legislature to authorize pool-selling (a form of gambling or betting) without profit. Specifically, the bill would modify existing language that currently restricts gambling activities by adding an exception that permits pool-selling when no profit is taken by the pool-seller. The amendment would give the legislature the power to create laws that would regulate this type of pool-selling, similar to how the state already has provisions for other forms of gambling like state-run lotteries and pari-mutuel betting on horse races. The proposed change would be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of assembly members and would need to be published for three months prior to that election, following the state constitution's amendment procedures. This means voters would have an opportunity to review and potentially approve the constitutional change through the electoral process.

Business and Industry, Justice

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2257