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Senator · Senate District 4
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History
- Referred to alcoholism and drug abuse
Companion bill
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Relates to gambling and the creation of a self-exclusion request for removal form
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Linda Rosenthal
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the mental hygiene law and the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law, in relation to gambling and the creation of a self-exclusion request for removal form
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill would require OASAS to identify or develop educational materials to be provided to individuals who place themselves on a self-exclusion list. It also requires that a standardized from is created that would require an individual to acknowledge that they are aware of the dangers of problem gambling, as well as where to receive treatment for problem gambling prior to being removed from the self-exclusion list. The bill would also provide consistency to New York State's self-exclusion program by requiring the New York State Gaming Commission to promulgate rules and regulations defining such program for all of New York's gaming facilities.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1: Amends 19.09 of the mental hygiene law by requiring the commissioner of the office alcoholism and substance abuse services to identify or develop educational materials for the purpose of educating individuals who place themselves on a self-exclusion list. This section also requires the commissioner in consultation with the New York State Gaming Commission to create a Self-Exclusion Request for Removal form to be completed in the event that a person who has voluntarily placed themselves on a self-exclusion list would like to be removed from such list. The self-excluded person must acknowledge on the form that they understand the dangers of problem gambling and are aware of treatment opportunities.
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Section 2: Amends section 104 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law by adding a new subdivision 23 requiring the New York State Gaming Commission to compile and maintain a master list of all individuals who have been placed on a self-exclusion list.
Section 3: Amends 111 of the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law by requiring the New York State Gaming Commission to promulgate rules and regulations that are consistent, where practicable, for individuals who place themselves on a self-exclusion list.
Justification
One method used to promote responsible gaming and address compulsive gambling is called a self-exclusion list. Self-exclusion lists are used nationwide by many gaming facilities to encourage responsible gaining. In most states, including New York, gaming facilities must offer the ability for an individual to voluntarily place themselves on a self-exclusion list which will prevent them from entering, placing a wager, or collecting winnings from a gambling facility. In addition, if an individual is seen on the premises of a facility, they may be escorted off the casino's property, and if necessary, with the use of local law enforcement.
Almost every state that has a self-exclusion list clearly defines its program for all of its facilities by including common provisions and/or regulations such as the process for an individual to place oneself on a self-exclusion list; the length of time they are required to remain on the list; what they must do in order to be removed from a self-exclusion list; who is responsible for maintaining and updating the list and who is allowed access to the list of names currently participating in the program; and the responsibilities of the gaming facility in assisting the individual from violating the rules set forth by the state's self-exclusion program.
In New York, the existing provisions and regulations related to the State's self-exclusion program seem to lack conformity. Without consistent standards that direct the process of the program, it is difficult to monitor the self-exclusion program to ensure that it is being utilized effectively. In 2013, the State Gaming Commission, the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Services, and the New York Council on Problem Gambling formed a Responsible Play Partnership. One of its first goals was to evaluate the State's self-exclusion policies in order to ensure consistency statewide; however this has yet to occur.
This bill would provide consistency to New York State's self-exclusion program by requiring the New York State Gaming Commission to promulgate rules and regulations defining such program for all of New York's gaming facilities.
Prior legislative history
This is a new bill.
Fiscal implications
Undetermined
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred twentieth day after is shall have become law.
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