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Assembly advances a package on gambling measures, utilities planning and FOIL reforms; honors cultural delegations

New York State Assembly · March 24, 2026

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Summary

During the March 24 session the Assembly adopted ceremonial resolutions, welcomed cultural and student delegations, and passed bills on modernizing gambling self‑exclusion, mobile betting invoices, a prop‑bet task force, utility emergency planning and time‑limited FOIL exemptions.

The New York State Assembly’s March 24 session combined ceremonial introductions and substantive floor work. Members welcomed visiting delegations (including the Bangladesh Society, students from SUNY Maritime and SUNY Purchase, and youth programs) and adopted multiple legislative resolutions recognizing community observances.

On the floor the Assembly approved several bills: A.9113B (sponsored by Warner) to modernize the self‑exclusion process for problem gambling; A.10329 (Kasey) to require monthly invoices for mobile sports‑betting users; A.10538 (Boris) establishing a temporary task force on prop bets; A.6285 (Otis) directing utilities to include time‑based restoration goals in emergency plans; and A.1410a (Rosenthal) limiting FOIL exemptions to three‑year periods with renewal requirements.

Floor debate on the gambling package focused on problem‑gambling harms, youth access and whether advertising and promotional incentives should be further restricted. The utilities debate raised questions about PSC authority, storm‑specific considerations and potential ratepayer impacts. The FOIL revision prompted discussion about administrative burden and the risk of inadvertent disclosure if renewal windows are missed.

All bills were adopted by recorded votes on the floor; the clerk recorded the tallies during the session. The Assembly adjourned and reconvened plans were set for 11:30 a.m. March 25. With the package now passed by the Assembly, the measures proceed to the governor and, for regulatory matters, to the relevant state agencies for rulemaking and implementation.