New York legislators will hold an exploratory hearing on the merits of online poker on September 9.

The hearing is the work of State Senator John Bonacic, author of the state’s most recent online poker legislation. Details of Bonacic’s S 5302 bill can be found here, but there’s not much point in familiarizing yourself with its contents, because there’s simply not enough political will to pass the bill this year.

Bonacic admitted as much in a conversation with Gambling Compliance, saying that he would use the hearing to convince the Senate Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee – which Bonacic chairs – to “look seriously” at passing online poker legislation in 2016.

In the meantime, Bonacic has invited representatives from his state’s casinos, racinos and off-track betting parlors to discuss “the pros and cons of moving the legislation.” Bonacic has also summoned reps from Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts, both of which are active participants in the regulated online gambling market across the border in New Jersey.