NY A09433

Restricts electronic bell jar vending machine operation exclusively to veteran organizations and volunteer fire companies that were licensed to operate bell jar games as of November 30, 2025, excluding auxiliary organizations and general charitable organizations

Limits the maximum number of electronic bell jar vending machines to three per eligible organization, with the Gaming Commission determining the exact number based on proximity to gaming facilities and other factors

Requires electronic bell jar vending machines to be accessible only to bona fide members of the veteran organization or volunteer fire company, with an exception allowing public access at up to four fundraising events per year

Mandates Commission approval of all sale, lease, or distribution contracts for the machines, with regulations to ensure revenue appropriately benefits the veteran organization rather than primarily benefiting distributors or manufacturers

Delays implementation of the electronic bell jar program by one year from when the underlying 2025 legislation becomes law, and includes a non-severability clause voiding the entire act if any portion is found unenforceable