A 3681 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Removes restrictions on the frequency certain authorized organizations may conduct bingo games

This bill increases the maximum frequency for certain bingo games run by authorized groups. It doubles the annual limit from 30 to 60 games and raises weekly limits from one to two days, directly affecting residential complexes (like apartment buildings) and non-profits (such as community clubs or religious groups). The bill maintains existing rules: prizes cannot exceed $10 per game or $150 daily, games must be for recreation only with no entry fees, and organizers cannot be paid. These changes apply to groups already permitted to host bingo under current law.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Jan 2026
Assembly Passage
Jan 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025 Last action Jun 2, 2026
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A3681 A3681A · 2 edits
MINOR
This bill amends the rules for authorized organizations to conduct bingo games, primarily by increasing the frequency limits. It allows games to be played up to two days per week instead of one, and up to sixty times per year instead of thirty. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for non-profit groups to raise funds for their activities.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope of permitted bingo activities by increasing the allowable frequency of games for eligible organizations.
REQUIREMENT

Increased the maximum number of bingo games allowed per week from one day to two days.

Increased the maximum total number of bingo games allowed per calendar year from thirty to sixty times.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2026 · Assembly Feb 26, 2025

How they voted

601
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 1 Nay 2
92% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
18
Key actions
5
Committee
3
Amendments
2
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
upper
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING, GAMING AND WAGERING
upper
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 3681A
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO RACING AND WAGERING
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RACING AND WAGERING
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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