Bill > S05614

This bill amends the New York General Municipal Law to increase the frequency of bingo games that can be conducted by certain authorized organizations. Specifically, the bill modifies two scenarios where bingo games are permitted: (1) within residential complexes like apartment buildings, retirement communities, or cooperative facilities, and (2) for bona fide social, charitable, educational, and other nonprofit organizations. The key changes include expanding the allowed number of bingo game days from one to two per week and increasing the annual limit from thirty to sixty times per calendar year. The bill maintains existing restrictions that ensure these games are for recreational purposes only, with prizes not exceeding $10 per game or $150 per day, and that no participant pays to play. The games must be conducted by employees, volunteers, or active members of the organization, with no paid game conductors. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, providing organizations more flexibility in hosting bingo events while preserving the charitable and recreational intent of these games.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5614