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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Substituted by A3762
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.496
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.
Relates to the transportation and possession of a slot machine under certain circumstances
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kenneth Zebrowski
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the possession of gambling devices
Purpose
This bill would allow the transportation and possession of a slot machines under certain circumstances.
Summary of provisions
Adds a new subdivision d to section 225.30 of the penal law to allow the transportation and possession of a slot machine for the purposes of product development, research, or additional manufacture or assembly.
Justification
New York businesses that develop software programs for gaming currently are forced to travel out of the state in order to test their games or run the risk of arrest. Allowing for test machines in the New York offices of these businesses would alleviate a great deal of expense and inconvenience.
Legislative history
2008-07 S.2168 - Referred to Codes 2005-06 S.5733-A - Passed Senate
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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