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A 3208

Relates to the operation of bingo games

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Angelo Santabarbara

Regulates bingo game operations in New York, setting licensing, prize limits, formats, and oversight to affect operators, nonprofits, regulators, and players.

REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
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Bill Summary · A 3208

Bill A 3208 — Relates to the operation of bingo games

Overview

Bill A 3208, introduced January 23, 2025, is a New York State bill that relates to the operation of bingo games. The primary sponsor is Assemblymember Angelo Santabarbara. The measure has been referred to the Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee.

What is known about the bill

  • Status: Referred to Racing and Wagering (committee). The legislative actions show the bill was referred on January 23, 2025.
  • Introduced: January 23, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Angelo Santabarbara
  • Related legislation (prior sessions): S 8721, S 177, A 8216, A 3456 (all identified as related prior-session bills)
  • Committee: Racing and Wagering (referenced in the record)

Purpose and scope (as inferred from the title)

The bill’s title indicates it would regulate or otherwise govern the operation of bingo games. The provided information does not include the bill’s full text or specific provisions, so the exact scope—such as licensing requirements, permissible bingo formats, prize limits, charitable use provisions, reporting duties, or enforcement mechanisms—has not been disclosed in the material provided.

Who would be affected

  • Bingo game operators and venues (e.g., organizations that host bingo nights or games)
  • Nonprofit organizations that rely on bingo proceeds
  • Regulatory agencies responsible for gaming oversight (likely within the Racing and Wagering framework)
  • Players participating in bingo games, through changes in rules, prizes, or compliance requirements

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill was introduced and immediately referred to the Racing and Wagering Committee on January 23, 2025.
  • As a committee-referred measure, it would typically proceed to committee hearings, potential amendments, and votes before advancing to floor action in the Assembly. If passed, it would move to the Senate (and potentially other procedural steps) for consideration and passage, followed by any necessary reconciliation and signature. Specific timelines depend on committee actions and legislative calendars.

Next steps and where to find more information

  • Obtain the full bill text to review exact provisions, such as licensing regimes, compliance requirements, enforcement, penalties, and effective dates.
  • Monitor committee hearings and votes in the Racing and Wagering committee for amendments and evolving language.
  • Review related bills (S 8721, S 177, A 8216, A 3456) for context on how similar provisions were proposed in prior sessions.

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

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