New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9116: Establishes an instant lottery scratch-off game to fund scholarships for veterans
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9116 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on February 4, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes an instant lottery scratch-off game to fund scholarships for veterans. Primary sponsor: Pete Harckham (Democratic/Working Families). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the veterans benefit instant lottery scratch-off game to fund scholarships for veterans through the veterans tuition awards program.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pete Harckham | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 40 |
“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, GAMING AND WAGERING