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NY S08877

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/20/2018

Primary Sponsor

James Tedisco

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands simulcast demonstration project authorization to include the Capital District region in addition to Sullivan, Greene, and Ulster counties
  • Eliminates admission fee requirements for demonstration projects in gaming facilities located in authorized areas
  • Requires demonstration facilities to predominantly display live video broadcasts from regional harness tracks in Saratoga County when those tracks conduct live race meetings
  • Allows demonstration facilities to broadcast franchise corporation racetrack signals instead when there is a scheduling conflict, with harness track races replayed immediately after
  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to the operation of simulcast at entertainment theaters in certain areas as special demonstration projects.

Last Action

referred to racing and wagering

6/20/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules6/20/2018
Racing, Gaming and Wagering5/31/2018

Full Bill Text

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