Provides exceptions to the three-year prohibition of employment with the New York state gaming commission

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Paula Kay

Allows carve-outs from the NYSGC's three-year employment ban, letting eligible individuals apply for NYSGC roles under defined exceptions.

REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING

Overview

Bill Number: A 7338A

Title: Provides exceptions to the three-year prohibition of employment with the New York state gaming commission

Introduced: March 25, 2025

Status: PRINT NUMBER 7338A

Sponsor: Paula Kay (primary)

Related: S 7704 (companion bill)

Legislative Actions to date:

2025-03-25: Referred to Racing and Wagering
2025-05-16: Amendments and Recommit to Racing and Wagering
2025-05-16: Print Number 7338A

Main purpose and intent

A 7338A aims to create formal exceptions to the existing three-year prohibition on employment with the New York state gaming commission (NYSGC). In other words, the bill would permit certain individuals who would otherwise be barred from employment with the NYSGC to be considered for employment under defined exceptions. The text provided does not specify the exact criteria, but the bill’s core purpose is to provide carve-outs to the current prohibition, subject to the provisions the bill would establish.

Key provisions and changes (as implied by the title and status)

Establishes exceptions to the three-year employment prohibition with the NYSGC.

Likely delineates eligibility criteria or conditions under which an exemption may be granted (the specific criteria are not included in the provided text).

Could outline application, review, and approval processes for exemptions.

May specify limitations, reporting requirements, or oversight mechanisms related to granted exemptions.

Aligns with or complements the companion bill S 7704 (Senate).

Note: The exact statutory language, including who qualifies, what criteria must be met, and what approvals are required, is not included in the provided materials. The summary reflects the bill’s stated objective to carve out exemptions from the prohibition.

Who would be affected

Individuals who would otherwise be subject to the three-year employment prohibition with the NYSGC and seek or consider employment with the NYSGC.

The New York state gaming commission, which would administer and apply the exemptions if enacted.

Employers and hiring entities within the NYSGC, subject to implementing the exemption criteria.

Potentially, applicants with prior employment or ties to entities regulated by the NYSGC who face the standard prohibition.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced and referred to the Racing and Wagering committee on March 25, 2025.

Subsequent amendments and a recommitment to Racing and Wagering occurred on May 16, 2025.

Print status updated to 7338A on May 16, 2025, indicating progress toward potential floor action or passage.

Companion bill exists in the Senate as S 7704, suggesting coordinated consideration across chambers.

Additional context

This bill is part of ongoing legislative activity related to governance of gaming and wagering in New York.

Stakeholders and observers should monitor committee reports, potential amendments, and floor votes for final details and implications.

If you’d like, I can add a section outlining potential policy impacts or compare A 7338A to the companion S 7704 based on any available summaries.

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