Relates to electronic bell jar vending machines

Where it stands

Signed into law.

Racing and Wagering · New York State Assembly

Also referred to Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.

Purpose, from the sponsor's memo

This legislation amends the underlying chapter to narrow the definition of organizations authorized to operate electronic bell jar vending machines to specifically include veteran organizations and volunteer fire companies that were licensed to operate bell jar games as of Novem- ber 30, 2025. It prohibits the operation of electronic bell jar vending machines in any location restricted by a tribal gaming compact. It further limits the use of such machines to bona fide members of the authorized organ- ization, with an exception allowing the Gaming Commission to authorize the use of such machines by non-members at fundraising events up to four times per calendar year. Additionally, this bill authorizes the Gaming Commission to assess regu- latory costs on distributors, includes a non-severability clause, and amends the effective date of the underlying chapter to take effect one year after it becomes law.

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Recorded votes

• Vote: Floor vote

  NY SenateFeb 4, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A9433, the matching Assembly bill.

  Voted yes (59)Voted no (3)Voted present (0)Absent (1)

  See member positions for the vote on Feb 4, 2026 (Floor vote)

• Vote: Committee vote · Rules

  Senate RulesJan 27, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (19)Voted no (1)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 27, 2026 (Committee vote · Rules)

• Vote: Committee vote · Rules

  Senate RulesJan 12, 2026Result: passed

  Voted yes (19)Voted no (1)Voted present (0)Absent (0)

  See member positions for the vote on Jan 12, 2026 (Committee vote · Rules)

Full history

1. Feb 13, 2026

   Sent to the executive

   DELIVERED TO GOVERNOR

   NY Assembly

2. Feb 13, 2026

   Signed

   SIGNED CHAP.4

   NY Assembly

3. Feb 4, 2026

   3RD Reading CAL.158

   3RD READING CAL.158

   NY Senate

4. Feb 4, 2026

   Passed a chamber

   PASSED SENATE

   NY Senate

5. Feb 4, 2026

   Substituted

   SUBSTITUTED FOR S8886

   NY Senate

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