Directs the office of parks, recreation and historic preservation to fund and conduct the empire state games on an annual basis

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Ramos

Requires OPRHP to fund and run the Empire State Games annually, establishing ongoing state sponsorship and hosting duties.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Overview

Bill A 6141 would require the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) to fund and conduct the Empire State Games on an annual basis. The bill is currently referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee.

Primary sponsor: Philip Ramos

Introduced: November 30, 2025

Current status: Referred to the committee (Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development)

What the bill would do

Direct the OPRHP to fund the Empire State Games each year and to conduct the Games annually.

Key provisions (as stated)

The bill imposes an annual requirement on OPRHP to fund the Empire State Games and to oversee the organization and execution of the Games each year.

No additional details are provided in the summary about funding sources, governance structure, or the scope of the Games (e.g., participating sports, eligibility, medal systems, host cities, or duration) in the information available.

Who/what would be affected

State agency: Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation would take on ongoing annual responsibility for funding and managing the Empire State Games.

Participants and stakeholders: Athletes from across New York who compete in the Empire State Games, as well as local host communities and volunteers involved in planning and running the event.

Potential economic and community impacts: Annual Games could influence local economies through hosting venues, tourism, and related activities, though specific fiscal impacts are not detailed in the provided material.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date: November 30, 2025

Legislative actions to date: Referred to committee on February 26, 2025 (listed twice in the provided record; the direct sequence appears inconsistent with the introduction date, but the current status remains that it is under committee referral).

Current status: Awaiting committee consideration and potential further action (no floor vote information provided).

Related bills and context

Related (prior-session) bills: A 8615, A 4755, A 4256, A 4417, A 8188, A 6822, A 7462

These related bills indicate ongoing interest in establishing or renewing state support for the Empire State Games in prior sessions, suggesting a policy objective of annual state sponsorship and organization of the Games.

Potential implications and considerations

Fiscal impact: The bill would create an ongoing annual funding obligation for OPRHP. Specific funding levels, budgeting mechanisms, or offsetting savings are not provided in the summary.

Policy coherence: If enacted, this would formalize annual state support for the Empire State Games, potentially affecting other state programs and athletic initiatives.

Implementation details: The absence of explicit provisions on sports lineup, eligibility, host city selection, or event cadence means subsequent regulations or amendments would likely be needed to operationalize the annual Games.

Note: The summary is based on the information provided. If the full text becomes available, a more detailed analysis of provisions, timelines, and fiscal effects can be added.

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