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NY A10134

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

6/16/2014

Primary Sponsor

Daniel O'Donnell

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Origin

Assembly

2013-2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law to change how applicants for destination resort gaming licenses are evaluated, requiring the commission to "consider" suitability criteria rather than automatically deny licenses based on disqualification criteria
  • Requires criminal history information to be evaluated in accordance with Article 23-A of the Correction Law and sections 295-296 of the Executive Law, which govern consideration of criminal records in licensing decisions
  • Modifies standards for excluding persons from licensed gaming facilities by removing automatic exclusions for career/professional offenders and those convicted of crimes punishable by more than 12 months in prison or crimes of moral turpitude
  • Directs the commission to promulgate regulations defining categories of persons to be excluded, including cheats and persons whose licensing or registration privileges have been revoked
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Provides for the consideration of the suitability of applicants for licensing to operate a gaming facility; excludes certain persons from gaming facilities.

Last Action

referred to racing and wagering

6/16/2014

Committee Referrals

Racing and Wagering6/16/2014

Full Bill Text

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