New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8517: Relates to the operation of amusement devices
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8517 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to the operation of amusement devices. Primary sponsor: Steve Otis (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO LABOR.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires amusement device operators to be at least 16 years old, trained in the use and function of all normal and emergency operating controls, and the proper use of the amusement device; requires the operator to be in the immediate vicinity of the main control panel during operation of the amusement device; prohibits operators from operating more than one device at a time.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Otis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 91 |
| Chris Burdick | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
“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 LABOR
- REFERRED TO LABOR