Bill > A08667

This bill amends New York's General Municipal Law to allow employees of authorized organizations to participate in managing and operating games of chance (such as raffles and other charitable gambling activities), in addition to the previously permitted bona fide members. The bill specifically modifies existing regulations to clarify that employees can now manage and operate these games, receive compensation for doing so, and assist with ticket sales, whereas previously only members of the organization could perform these roles. The changes aim to provide more flexibility for organizations conducting charitable games by expanding who can be involved in their operation. The bill maintains important restrictions, such as preventing non-members/non-employees from managing or operating games and ensuring that equipment used for games is owned or leased by the authorized organization. Additionally, the bill requires that upon request, organization heads must certify under oath that those operating the games are legitimate members or employees, and participants must be able to verify they have no criminal record. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8667