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NY A09635

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Steck

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits New York state agency officers and employees, legislators, and legislative employees from using information acquired through official duties to participate in prediction markets or mobile sports wagering platforms
  • Specifically names eight platforms subject to the restriction: Polymarket, Kalshi, PredictIt, Iowa Electronic Market, Auger, Robinhood, FanDuel, and DraftKings
  • Amends Section 74 of the Public Officers Law, which governs ethical conduct standards for public officials
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
  • Introduced by Assembly Member Steck on January 21, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Governmental Operations

Legislative Description

Restricts the use of prediction markets and/or mobile sports wagering platforms by officers or employees of a state agency, members of the legislature or legislative employees when using information acquired by such public officer in the course of their official duties.

Last Action

referred to governmental operations

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Governmental Operations1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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