New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7629: Increases distributions for problem gambling education and treatment purposes
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7629 is a bill introduced in the New York House on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Increases distributions for problem gambling education and treatment purposes. Primary sponsor: Phil Steck (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Increases distributions for problem gambling education and treatment purposes to $12 million.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phil Steck | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Alicia Hyndman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| John McDonald | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
- REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING