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History
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
- Referred to racing, gaming and wagering
Companion bill
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Prohibits individuals under the age of twenty-one from gambling
In Assembly Committee · Racing And Wagering · Sponsor Phillip Goldfeder
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3417
Title of bill
An act to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the tax law, in relation to prohibiting individuals under the age of twenty-one from gambling
Purpose
To prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from gambling.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 108 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, is amended to include individuals between 18 and 21 years of age from engaging in gambling.
Existing law
Existing law stipulates that certain individuals, i.e. Certain racing and wagering officials, employees and minors under the age of 18 are currently prohibited from placing wagers.
Justification
According to the NYS Council on Problem Gambling, 10A of adolescents in NYS (approximately 140,000) have experienced problems due to their gambling, and 28% of these adolescents who experienced problem gambling in the past may also be in need of treatment for chemical dependency. The organization Youth Gambling International found that young adults from 18 to 21 are three times more likely to have problems associated with gambling.
Legislative history
2012: S. 7043 - Referred to Racing, Gaming and Wagering.
Fiscal implications
None.
Local fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act will take effect on the thirtieth day after it has become a law, with provisions.
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