Bill Commons

NY A 8517

in committee

Relates to the operation of amusement devices

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 8517 pass?

Not yet. NY A 8517 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO LABOR

What is NY A 8517 about?

Requires amusement device operators to be at least 16 years old, trained in the use and function of all normal and emergency operating controls, and the proper use of the amusement device; requires the operator to be in the immediate vicinity of the main control panel during operation of the amusement device; prohibits operators from operating more than one device at a time.

Who sponsors NY A 8517?

Steven Otis is the primary sponsor of NY A 8517, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Requires amusement device operators to be at least 16 years old, trained in the use and function of all normal and emergency operating controls, and the proper use of the amusement device; requires the operator to be in the immediate vicinity of the main control panel during operation of the amusement device; prohibits operators from operating more than one device at a time.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO LABOR
Bill type
bill
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Sponsors

  • Steven Otisprimary
  • Chris Burdickcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO LABOR

    referral-committee

  2. 2025-05-20

    REFERRED TO LABOR

    referral-committee

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/api/3/bills/2025-2026/A8517?summary=&detail=

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