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NY S06351

Bill

Status

Passed

12/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Addabbo

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes licensed charitable organizations to operate electronic bell jar vending machines that display and dispense pre-printed bell jar tickets with predetermined winners and prize values

  • Requires the New York State Gaming Commission to approve all electronic bell jar vending machines before they can be sold, leased, or operated, with a 30-day approval timeline for requests

  • Prohibits electronic bell jar vending machines from mimicking slot machines, including banning spinning reels, free plays, bonus games, multipliers, and near-miss outcome displays

  • Restricts electronic bell jar vending machine operation in western New York (west of State Route 14 to the Pennsylvania and Canadian borders), and limits new leased premises to initially one machine regardless of how many organizations share the space

  • Sets a $1,000 licensing fee for manufacturers of electronic bell jar vending machines and requires the commission to consider impacts on existing gaming entities, state revenues, and jobs when approving new machines beyond replacements

Legislative Description

Relates to authorizing and regulating the use of electronic bell jar vending machines; requires responsible placement and operation of electronic bell jar vending machines; allows for geographic considerations for such machine placement.

Last Action

APPROVAL MEMO.74

12/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/13/2025
Rules6/12/2025
Finance5/28/2025
Racing, Gaming and Wagering3/11/2025

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