Assembly Actions -
Lowercase Senate Actions - UPPERCASE |
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Mar 17, 2014 |
signed chap.14 |
Mar 12, 2014 |
delivered to governor |
Feb 03, 2014 |
returned to senate passed assembly ordered to third reading cal.425 substituted for a8504 |
Jan 23, 2014 |
referred to alcoholism and drug abuse delivered to assembly passed senate |
Jan 13, 2014 |
ordered to third reading cal.17 |
Jan 09, 2014 |
referred to rules |
Senate Bill S6288
Signed By Governor2013-2014 Legislative Session
Sponsored By
(R) Senate District
Archive: Last Bill Status - Signed by Governor
- Introduced
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- In Committee Assembly
- In Committee Senate
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- On Floor Calendar Assembly
- On Floor Calendar Senate
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- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- Delivered to Governor
- Signed By Governor
Actions
Votes
2013-S6288 (ACTIVE) - Details
- See Assembly Version of this Bill:
- A8504
- Law Section:
- Mental Hygiene Law
- Laws Affected:
- Amd ยง19.09, Ment Hyg L
2013-S6288 (ACTIVE) - Summary
Directs the commissioner of alcoholism and substance abuse services to promulgate rules and regulations requiring the division of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering and division of gaming to post signs in facilities regulated by the division of gaming advising patrons where to get help in dealing with a compulsion to gamble.
2013-S6288 (ACTIVE) - Sponsor Memo
BILL NUMBER:S6288 TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to powers of the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL: This legislation will require gaming facilities to post signs in a prominent manner within reasonable proximity to every exit and entrance of a gambling facility, regulated by the division of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering and the division of gaming. SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS: Section 1. Amends subdivision (h) of section 19.09 of the mental hygiene law to require the division of gaming to provide for the posting of signs in facilities regulated by the division of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering and facilities regulated by the division of gaming advising patrons where to get help with a compulsion to gamble. JUSTIFICATION: Chapter 507 of the Laws of 2013 sought to raise awareness on how to access supports and services for problem gambling by increasing the visibility of signs posted in gaming facilities. This chapter amendment represents discussions between the Governor, the Senate and the Assembly to make minor technical changes that would
2013-S6288 (ACTIVE) - Bill Text download pdf
S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K ________________________________________________________________________ 6288 I N S E N A T E January 9, 2014 ___________ Introduced by Sen. BOYLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules AN ACT to amend the mental hygiene law, in relation to powers of the commissioner of the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM- BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subdivision (h) of section 19.09 of the mental hygiene law, as amended by chapter 507 of the laws of 2013, is amended to read as follows: (h) The commissioner shall promulgate rules and regulations requiring the division of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering and the division of [lottery] GAMING to provide for the posting of signs in facilities regulated by the division of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering and facilities regulated by the division of [lottery] GAMING advising PATRONS where to get help in dealing with a compulsion to gamble. In addition, the information contained on such signs shall be posted on the internet at appropriate internet sites. Such signs and information post- ed on the internet shall include, but not be limited to, notice of the availability of one or more organizations, approved by the commissioner, [which] THAT offer assistance in the prevention and treatment of compul- sive gambling. Such signs, not less than eight and one-half inches by eleven inches, shall be posted in a prominent manner and within reason- able distance of each entrance and exit by the facility [which is conducting] THAT CONDUCTS the gambling. Such signs shall be available at the [division of horse racing and pari-mutuel wagering, the] division of [lottery,] GAMING and the office of alcoholism and substance abuse services and shall be distributed by the [appropriate licensing agency] DIVISION OF GAMING. S 2. This act shall take effect on the same date and in the same manner as chapter 507 of the laws of 2013, takes effect. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD13465-01-4
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