A11521 — Enacts the New York prediction market regulation act
Last action — In Assembly Committee
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1Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.
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In plain language
The bill regulates prediction markets requiring a license from a state department.
The legislation requires anyone operating a prediction market to obtain a license from the Department of Financial Services. It defines prediction markets broadly and establishes conduct standards and enforcement authority.
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.
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Action History
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Sponsors
- John T. McDonald III · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (218)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does A11521 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 A11521?
- A11521 is sponsored by John T. McDonald III.
- What is the current status of A11521?
- This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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