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NY A09584
Bill
Status
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Woerner
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AI Summary
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Defines "account sharing" and "proxy betting" as agreements to share mobile sports wagering account access or place wagers on behalf of another person to conceal the bettor's identity
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Requires new account applicants to provide full name, address, date of birth, partial Social Security number, race/ethnicity, gender, government ID photo, and a live photograph
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Mandates multi-factor authentication for all mobile sports wagering accounts, requiring a username plus two additional verification methods (password, security questions, biometrics, or authorization codes)
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Establishes escalating fines for operators who allow prohibited bettors to wager: $5,000 for first violation, up to $25,000 plus potential license suspension/revocation for fourth or subsequent violations within one year
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Classifies account sharing and proxy betting as criminal activity under penal law by adding these activities to the definition of "advancing gambling activity"
Legislative Description
Enhances know your customer requirements and responsible gaming procedures; relates to the opening and closing of an authorized sports bettor's account; prohibits an authorized sports bettor from allowing another person to access such bettor's account; allows a bettor who does so to be designated a prohibited bettor; provides for the disposition of revenues from violation fines.
Last Action
reported referred to codes
3/11/2026