With only a day left before New York lawmakers break for the summer, one bill appears destined for passage.
Last week, the Senate passed A1118, a bill that would require NY sportsbooks to include warnings regarding “harmful and addictive effects of gambling in their advertisements,” according to the bill.
The bill was sent back to the Assembly for any last-minute consideration and then only needs a signature from Gov. Kathy Hochul to go into effect. But legislators will need to work quickly, as June 6 stands as the last day of the session.
The Senate unanimously approved the Assembly bill by a 57-0 vote. Introduced by Assemblyman Clyde Vanel and co-sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, A1118 directs the New York State Gaming Commission to implement advertising guidelines on its website.
