Requires gambling be taught in health education classes
This bill requires all public schools in New York to include lessons about gambling risks in health education classes for every grade level, from elementary through high school. It mandates that teachers certified in health education integrate age-appropriate instruction on gambling's dangers alongside existing lessons about alcohol, tobacco, and drug misuse. Schools must teach these topics as part of required health courses, with students demonstrating knowledge through tests or projects. The law applies directly to all public K-12 schools and their health curricula, without creating new standalone classes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jul 16, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
Jul 16, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO EDUCATION
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
Co
Alicia Hyndman
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Gallahan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
John McDonald
DDemocratic
Co
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Rebecca Kassay
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Gray
RRepublican
Co
Tommy John Schiavoni
DDemocratic/Working Families
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