New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03250

Introduced
1/27/25  
Refer
1/27/25  

Caption

Clarifies certain provisions regarding conflicts of interest of certain public employees regarding the licensing of a participant in horse racing activities.

Summary

Bill A03250 seeks to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering, and breeding law in New York to clarify the provisions regarding conflicts of interest for certain public employees, particularly in relation to licensing for horse racing activities. The bill specifies which public employees are prohibited from holding licenses from the commission, including employees of the commission, regional off-track betting corporations, and those involved in gaming activities at local legislative bodies. It also outlines exceptions for employees whose duties do not relate to gaming activities and provides definitions for terms related to gaming activities.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would reinforce and clarify existing regulations concerning conflicts of interest among public employees in New York, particularly in the context of gaming and horse racing. It would affect the licensing process for public employees involved in these sectors, ensuring that those with potential conflicts of interest are adequately restricted from holding licenses. This could lead to increased transparency and integrity in the management of gaming activities within the state.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A03250 appears to be neutral, as there have been no recorded votes or significant committee discussions available at this time. The lack of contention in the available context suggests that the bill may be viewed as a necessary clarification rather than a controversial change.

Contention

There are no notable points of contention reported in the discussions or voting history related to Bill A03250. The bill seems to have broad support as it aims to clarify existing laws without introducing significant changes to the regulatory framework.

Companion Bills

NY S03580

Same As Clarifies certain provisions regarding conflicts of interest of certain public employees regarding the licensing of a participant in horse racing activities.

Previously Filed As

NY S03580

Clarifies certain provisions regarding conflicts of interest of certain public employees regarding the licensing of a participant in horse racing activities.

NY SF4511

Certain wagers and other activities regarding prediction markets prohibition provision and certain criminal convictions disqualifying for receiving a lawful gambling license provision

NY SB1671

gaming; racing; boxing; conflict-of-interest continuation

NY SB26163

Concerning the regulation of gambling activities in the state, and, in connection therewith, expanding the scope of the licensing duties that the Colorado limited gaming control commission may delegate to the division of gaming, allowing ind...

NY A09542

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing certain incentives to individuals for certain actions that tend to increase gambling activities.

NY S08627

Prohibits mobile sports wagering operators from providing certain incentives to individuals for certain actions that tend to increase gambling activities.

NY HB367

Add Days Of Live Horse Racing

NY SB21

Amending the Kansas parimutuel racing act regarding qualifications for an organization license, the definition of horsemen's associations and horsemen's nonprofit organizations and the distribution of certain tax revenues.

NY S02612

Relates to welfare, medical, and retirement plans provided by a horsemen's organization in the absence of contractual obligations; provides in the absence of a contract between the licensed harness racing corporation or association and the representative horsemen's organization, the state gaming commission shall require such corporation or association to pay to the horsemen's organization an amount determined in accordance with the previously negotiated contract for welfare, medical, or retirement plans, including any associated costs, provided by the horsemen's organization to participants in racing at the licensed harness racing facility; provides the amounts shall be paid monthly from the horsemen's gross purse enhancement amount from video lottery gaming.

NY S09183

Expands eligibility requirements for horses participating in the three racing levels of the New York Sire Stakes program.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.