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A08517Introduced in the Assembly

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.

IntroducedAssembly Labor

Introduced by Steven Otis, District 91

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Official 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.

Where it stands

referred to labor

January 7, 2026

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Bill history

  1. referred to labor

  2. referred to labor

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