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Senate bill · S8636 (2025-26)

Permits requests for self-exclusion from gambling to be made electronically

New York State Senate

Same as A9113, the matching bill in the Assembly.

PassedLatest action Jun 4, 2026

Passed as A9113, the matching Assembly bill.

Sponsor: Nathalia Fernandez (State Senator, District 34, Democratic)

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Summary

Requires that procedures for placements on, and removals from, the list of persons self-excluded from gambling includes procedures that allow a person to submit requests electronically; requires such procedures to ensure parity between electronic and non-electronic requests with respect to record retention and transmission of requests to licensed gaming facilities and mobile sports wagering platforms.

Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries

Amends the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

The purpose of this bill is to modernize the self-exclusion process by allowing individuals to submit requests for voluntary self-exclusion electronically, rather than requiring in-person and notarized paper submissions only.

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

Where it stands

Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Finance · New York State Senate

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

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  • Democratic8
  • Republican3

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The sponsor's argument

Why Nathalia Fernandez says this is needed

New York law provides for self-exclusion as a vital harm-reduction tool for individuals struggling with problem gambling. However, current law requires individuals to print out and complete paper form, have their signature witnessed by a notary public, and then physically present themselves with the paper form at the Gaming Commission's office in Schenectady, New York, or at a licensed gaming facility in New York. If an individual is unable to travel, that individual may request an accom- modation from the Gaming Commission to mail the notarized form to the Gaming Commission. This process creates unnecessary barriers to access. Other jurisdictions, including New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Ohio, allow individuals to enroll in self-exclusion lists online through secure digital platforms. Allowing electronic requests would make New York's program more accessible and would provide immediate protections for individuals seeking to limit their gambling activity. Expanding access to self - exclusion electronically is consistent with New York's commitment to responsible gaming and problem gambling prevention. This bill reflects modern realities and ensures that individuals can take swift, effective action to protect themselves.

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Recorded votes

  • Vote: Floor vote

    NY SenateJun 4, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A9113, the matching Assembly bill.

    (60) (0) (0) (3)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Finance

    Senate FinanceMay 12, 2026Result: passed

    (20) (0) (0) (2)

  • Vote: Committee vote · Racing, Gaming And Wagering

    Senate Racing, Gaming And WageringMar 17, 2026Result: passed

    (7) (0) (0) (0)

Full history

  1. Jun 4, 2026

    3RD Reading CAL.1056

    3RD READING CAL.1056

    NY Senate

  2. Jun 4, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED SENATE

    NY Senate

  3. Jun 4, 2026

    Substituted

    SUBSTITUTED FOR S8636B

    NY Senate

  4. May 14, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING

    NY Senate

  5. May 13, 2026

    2ND Report CAL.

    2ND REPORT CAL.

    NY Senate

Show full history (14 earlier events)
  1. May 12, 2026

    1ST Report CAL.1056

    1ST REPORT CAL.1056

    NY Senate

  2. Mar 24, 2026

    Sent to the executive

    DELIVERED TO SENATE

    NY Assembly

  3. Mar 24, 2026

    Passed a chamber

    PASSED ASSEMBLY

    NY Assembly

  4. Mar 24, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO FINANCE

    NY Senate

  5. Mar 17, 2026

    Amend and Recommit to Finance

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

    NY Senate

  6. Mar 17, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO FINANCE

    NY Senate

  7. Mar 10, 2026

    Amended

    AMENDED ON THIRD READING 9113B

    NY Assembly

  8. Feb 9, 2026

    Amend and Recommit to Racing, Gaming and Wagering

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING

    NY Senate

  9. Jan 22, 2026

    Advanced to Third Reading CAL.240

    ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.240

    NY Assembly

  10. Jan 20, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    REPORTED

    NY Assembly

  11. Jan 8, 2026

    Amend and Recommit to Racing and Wagering

    AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RACING AND WAGERING

    NY Assembly

  12. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING

    NY Assembly

  13. Jan 7, 2026

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING

    NY Senate

  14. Sep 26, 2025

    Referred to committee

    REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING

    NY Assembly

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