New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8889 — Enacts the New York prediction market regulation act

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Requires a license from the department of financial services to operate a prediction market; defines "prediction market" as any platform, electronic or physical, that allows participants to place wagers, trades, or financial positions on the outcome of future events, including but not limited to political, economic, weather, or other contingencies, where payouts are tied to event outcomes; provides for standards of conduct and enforcement authority by the department of financial services.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO BANKS

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

finance technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8889 do?
Requires a license from the department of financial services to operate a prediction market; defines "prediction market" as any platform, electronic or physical, that allows participants to place wagers, trades, or financial positions on the outcome of future events, including but not limited to political, economic, weather, or other contingencies, where payouts are tied to event outcomes; provides for standards of conduct and enforcement authority by the department of financial services.
Who sponsors S8889?
S8889 is sponsored by Jeremy Cooney.
What is the current status of S8889?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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