Bill > S03632

This bill establishes a Problem Gambling Advisory Council in New York State to address and mitigate issues related to problem gambling. The council will consist of 13 members, including government officials and appointees from the senate, assembly, and governor's office, with a requirement that at least four members represent community-based behavioral health services. The council's primary responsibilities include developing strategies to improve access to problem gambling prevention and treatment resources, consulting with experts in the field, increasing public awareness about problem gambling, recommending allocation of gaming-related fees for support services, examining the impact of mobile sports betting on problem gambling, and producing an annual report to the governor and legislature. Members will serve four-year terms without compensation but will be reimbursed for expenses, and they can designate representatives to attend meetings in their absence. The council will have the ability to request non-personally identifying information from state and local agencies to support its work. The bill aims to create a comprehensive approach to understanding and addressing problem gambling in New York, with a focus on prevention, awareness, and support services.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3632