A 9044 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits certain practices related to loot boxes

Summary

Prohibits a person offering loot boxes to consumers within the state to repurchase the contents of any such loot box whether directly themselves or indirectly through a third-party provider.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Sep 2025

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Sep 5, 2025 Last action Apr 14, 2026

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What changed between versions

A9044 → A9044A · 6 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to shift its legal authority from the General Business Law to the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, aligning loot box regulations with the state's gaming framework. This change expands the scope of enforcement to include licensed gaming entities and requires fines to be deposited into a specific problem gambling fund rather than a general consumer protection fund.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded from general consumer protection to specifically regulate the gaming industry, bringing loot box rules under the jurisdiction of the State Gaming Commission and state police.

SCOPE

The bill was moved from the General Business Law to the Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law, changing the legal authority from consumer affairs to gaming regulators.

ENFORCEMENT

Enforcement authority was added for the State Gaming Commission and State Police, allowing them to investigate, issue cease and desist letters, and subpoena records.

REQUIREMENT

The definition of 'liquid digital item' was expanded to include any item that can be sold, resold, transferred, or monetized through third-party marketplaces or intermediaries.

New restrictions were added prohibiting financial institutions, payment processors, and media affiliates from supporting the operation of illegal loot boxes within the state.

FISCAL

Fines collected for violations must now be deposited into the Commercial Gaming Revenue Fund specifically for problem gambling education and treatment, rather than a general fund.

TECHNICAL

The bill text was updated to reflect its new status as an amended version (A9044A) with a committee discharge and recommitment note.

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Committee

Amendments

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 9044A

lower

Apr 14, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

Sep 5, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

lower

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