New York S05031 amends the state constitution to allow municipalities to authorize games of chance under state supervision.

New York S05031 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow cities, towns, or villages to authorize the conduct of games of chance, such as bingo or lotto, subject to state legislative oversight. The bill restricts these games to bona fide religious, charitable, or non-profit organizations, prohibits remuneration for game management, and limits single prizes to $250 and series prizes to $1,000. The amendment also prevents municipalities from enacting local laws on these games unless permitted by the legislature.

New York S05031 amends the state constitution to allow municipalities to authorize games of chance under state supervision.

New York S05031 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to allow cities, towns, or villages to authorize the conduct of games of chance, such as bingo or lotto, subject to state legislative oversight. The bill restricts these games to bona fide religious, charitable, or non-profit organizations, prohibits remuneration for game management, and limits single prizes to $250 and series prizes to $1,000. The amendment also prevents municipalities from enacting local laws on these games unless permitted by the legislature.