Relates to electronic bell jar vending machines

Latest action Dec 19, 2025

Relates to authorizing and regulating the use of electronic bell jar vending machines; requires responsible placement and operation of electronic bell jar vending machines; allows for geographic considerations for such machine placement.

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Where it stands

Signed into law.

Introduced
In committee
Up for a vote
Passed one chamber
Passed
Enacted

New York State Senate

Same as A7475, the matching bill in the Assembly.

Amends the General Municipal Law.

Committee

Racing and Wagering · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Racing, Gaming And Wagering · New York State Senate, Ways and Means · New York State Assembly.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

Section 1: Establishes legislative findings and purpose. Section 2: Authorizes and defines electronic bell jar vending machines for the purpose of conducting bell jar games. Section 3: Requires that electronic bell jar vending machines be approved by the New York State Gaming Commission prior to being sold, leased, distributed, installed, or operated. Section 4: Prohibits charitable organizations from purchasing or leasing electronic bell jar vending machines from any person or organization other than those licensed as suppliers by the New York State Gaming Commission. Section 5: Establishes the license fee for manufacturers of electronic bell jar vending machines. Section 6: Establishes various operational, display, and technological requirements for electronic bell jar vending machines, and sets limita- tions on the number of machines an authorized organization may operate based on membership levels and proximity to other gaming facilities. Section 7: Prohibits any manufacturer from selling any electronic bell jar vending machine to any distributor that is not licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission and requires manufacturers to report to the Commission on the sale or lease of such machines. Section 8: Prohibits any distributor from purchasing any electronic bell jar vending machine from any manufacturer that is not licensed by the New York State Gaming Commission; requires distributors and manufactur- ers to obtain Commission approval for contracts or agreements related to the sale, lease, or distribution of such machines to authorized organ- izations; and authorizes the Gaming Commission to promulgate related rules and regulations. Section 9: Establishes additional requirements for the operation of electronic bell jar vending machines, including premises restrictions and the need for specific authorization from the Commission. Section 10: Effective date.

Filed with the bill. Read it on nysenate.gov (opens in a new tab)

Recorded votes

Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 13, 2025Result: passed
(55) (4) (0) (4)
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 12, 2025Result: passed
(18) (2) (0) (1)
Vote: Committee vote · Racing, Gaming And Wagering
Senate Racing, Gaming And WageringMay 28, 2025Result: passed
(7) (0) (0) (0)

Cosponsors

Angelo Santabarbara, Dan Stec and 9 more on Agora

Democratic7
Republican4

See the full list on nysenate.gov

The sponsor's argument

Why Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. says this is needed

This bill seeks to modernize a popular and profitable fundraising mech- anism utilized by charitable and fraternal organizations, including but not limited to veterans organizations, across the state. By authorizing the use of electronic bell jar vending machines, this bill would allow such organizations to increase charitable gaming revenues and attract new members, mirroring the technological advancements seen in other areas of the gaming landscape. The electronic form of this game will enhance integrity by providing state-of-the-art accounting and tracking features, ensuring that the games are conducted in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations, and allowing charitable organizations to more efficiently manage their bell jar offerings. The bill includes appropriate safeguards to ensure these devices remain a limited and controlled fundraising tool, distinct in form and function from other gaming devices.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.

Full history

Dec 19, 2025
Approval MEMO.74
APPROVAL MEMO.74
NY Senate
Dec 19, 2025
Signed
SIGNED CHAP.697
NY Senate
Dec 8, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR
NY Senate
Jun 17, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
Jun 17, 2025
Returned to Senate
RETURNED TO SENATE
NY Assembly

Show full history (18 earlier events)

Jun 13, 2025
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading Rules CAL.739
ORDERED TO THIRD READING RULES CAL.739
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
Jun 13, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
Jun 13, 2025
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR A7475B
NY Assembly
Jun 12, 2025
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1990
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1990
NY Senate
Jun 12, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
NY Assembly
Jun 9, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
NY Assembly
Jun 7, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Finance
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE
NY Senate
Jun 6, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 28, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE
NY Senate
May 23, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Racing, Gaming and Wagering
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
NY Senate
May 20, 2025
Reported out of committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
May 16, 2025
Amend and Recommit to Racing and Wagering
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RACING AND WAGERING
NY Assembly
Mar 28, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
NY Assembly
Mar 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
NY Senate

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