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Local law · Int 1134-2026

Requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to study gambling behaviors and the impact of casino openings

New York City Council

Latest action Oct 22, 2026

Sponsor: Gale A. Brewer (Council Member, District 6, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of health and mental hygiene to study gambling behaviors and the impact of casino openings

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Oct 24, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (“DOHMH”) to study the prevalence and perceptions of gambling and how gambling behavior correlates to various outcomes, including mental health, personal finance, and domestic violence. In addition, it would require DOHMH to analyze the impact of casino openings on surrounding neighborhoods. Finally, the bill would require DOHMH to annually summarize its findings and recommend appropriate programming and services.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

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

Committee

Committee on Health

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Cosponsors

4

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic3

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Full history

  1. Oct 22, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Oct 22, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Health

    NYC Council

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