New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9738 — Relates to wrongful refusal of admission to and ejection from places of public entertainment and amusement

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Includes sporting events within the definition of places of public entertainment and amusement for purposes of wrongful refusal of admission to and ejection from places of public entertainment and amusement.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New York Consolidated Laws: Section 40-b of the civil rights law.

  • Section 40-b of the civil rights law

    , sporting events italics

    amended

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS

Sponsors

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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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Frequently asked questions

What does S9738 do?
Includes sporting events within the definition of places of public entertainment and amusement for purposes of wrongful refusal of admission to and ejection from places of public entertainment and amusement.
Who sponsors S9738?
S9738 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S9738?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track S9738?
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