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A 9065

Implements a New York resident discount at major sporting events

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Steven Raga

Creates NY resident discount for tickets to major sporting events, boosting access for residents and supporting tourism and local economies.

REFERRED TO TOURISM, PARKS, ARTS AND SPORTS DEVELOPMENT
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Bill Summary · A 9065

Bill Summary — New York A 9065: Implements a New York resident discount at major sporting events

Bill at a glance

  • Bill number: A 9065
  • Title: Implements a New York resident discount at major sporting events
  • Status: Referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee
  • Introduced: September 5, 2025
  • Sponsor: Steven Raga (primary)

Note: The available information does not include the bill’s full text. The summary below reflects the bill’s stated purpose and the typical elements such a measure would address, along with the current procedural status.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill aims to establish a discount for New York residents when purchasing tickets to major sporting events. The objective is to improve accessibility to high-profile sports events for state residents and to support tourism and local economies associated with large events.

Key provisions (based on the bill's title; exact text not provided)

Because the full bill language is not included in the provided material, the following are typical provisions such a bill would address. The actual text may differ:
- Definitions: Clarify who qualifies as a “New York resident” (e.g., proof of residency, eligible addresses, or other documentation).
- Eligible events: Designate which sporting events or venues qualify as “major.” This could include professional leagues, championship games, or large-capacity venues.
- Discount terms: Specify the discount amount or percentage, applicable seating categories, and whether the discount applies to added fees, taxes, or concessions.
- Participation and administration: Identify which venues, teams, or ticketing platforms participate and how the discount program would be administered (state agency role, oversight entity, or venue discretion).
- Verification and compliance: Establish methods for verifying residency and enforcement mechanisms for violations.
- Funding and fiscal impact: Outline funding sources or budgetary authority to support the discount program and related administrative costs.
- Sunset or renewal: Determine if the discount program is temporary or subject to periodic review.

Affected parties

  • New York residents seeking affordable access to major sporting events.
  • Sports venues, teams, leagues, and ticketing platforms hosting or selling tickets to major events.
  • State agencies or authorities responsible for tourism, parks, arts, and sports development and for program oversight.
  • Event sponsors and local economies tied to attendance and tourism.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced and referred to the Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committee on September 5, 2025 (two identical entries recorded in the same date).
  • Current status indicates committee referral; no further actions (as of the information provided) such as amendments, hearings, or floor votes are documented.

Next steps and considerations

  • If you have access to the full bill text, I can provide a precise, line-by-line summary of provisions, residency definitions, discount mechanics, and implementation timelines.
  • Monitor for committee hearings, potential amendments, and eventual floor votes. If enacted, guidance would likely be issued by the sponsor’s office and the relevant state agency on implementation timelines and participating venues.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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