Horse Racing

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee. [HB-4757]
Relating to eligibility for membership on and the regulation of horse racing by the Texas Racing Commission and a prohibition on the conduct of greyhound or other dog racing as live events in this state; creating a criminal offense; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Senfronia Thompson Filed on 03/13/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the use of proceeds deposited to the horse industry account for law enforcement purposes. [SB-1989]
Relating to the use of proceeds deposited to the horse industry account for law enforcement purposes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of cruelty to livestock animals. [HB-3816]
Relating to the prosecution of the criminal offense of cruelty to livestock animals.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Filed on 03/05/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account. [HB-2575]
Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Shaheen Read First Time on 03/17/2025

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Sports Wagering - Wagers on Historical Horse Races - Authorization [HB-1048]
Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historic horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historic horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; and authorizing sports wagering on historical horse races only in a designated area on the premises of a sports wagering facility licensee that is approved by the Commissioner.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jason Buckel Hearing Canceled on 03/05/2025

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Sports Wagering – Wagers on Historical Horse Races – Authorization [SB-982]
Altering the definition of "sporting event" for purposes of provisions of law governing sports wagering to include historic horse races; authorizing certain sports wagering facility licensees to accept wagers on historic horse races that are made by an individual physically present and subject to certain limitations; authorizing sports wagering on historical horse races only in a designated area on the premises of a sports wagering facility licensee that is approved by the Commission; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karen Lewis Young Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/05/2025

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2025 Regular Session

Horse Racing - Distribution of Racetrack Facility Renewal Account Funds - Alterations [HB-856]
Altering the distribution of certain funds available under the Racetrack Facility Renewal Account.

  

Sponsored by: No sponsors Hearing 2/13 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/31/2025

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2025 Regular Session

State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid [SB-595]
Requiring the Comptroller, beginning in fiscal year 2026, to distribute from the State Lottery Fund $500,000 of supplemental local impact aid to Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the City of Laurel from the proceeds of the Racetrax lottery game to be used for certain programs and services in the communities surrounding Laurel Race Course; specifying the purposes for and manner in which the supplemental local impact aid may be utilized; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe Hearing Canceled on 02/07/2025

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Equine economic improvement fund [SB-1126]
Equine economic improvement fund

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Shope House Read Second Time on 03/13/2025

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2025 Regular Session

State Lottery Fund - Laurel Race Course - Local Impact Aid [HB-337]
Requiring the Comptroller, beginning in fiscal year 2026, to distribute from the State Lottery Fund $250,000 of supplemental local impact aid to Anne Arundel County, Howard County, and the City of Laurel from the proceeds of the Racetrax lottery game to be used for certain programs and services in the communities surrounding Laurel Race Course; specifying the purposes for and manner in which the supplemental local impact aid may be utilized; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Joseline Pena-Melnyk Referred Budget And Taxation on 03/17/2025

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

Amusements; 2024-2025. [SB-1736]
Amusements; 2024-2025.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. John Kavanagh Senate Rules Committee Action: Proper For Consideration, Voting: (0-0-0-0) on 06/14/2024

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

Amusements; 2024-2025 [HB-2898]
Amusements; 2024-2025

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Livingston Chapter 210 on 06/18/2024

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2024 Regular Session

Provides for historical horse racing. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note) [SB-427]
Provides for historical horse racing. (gov sig) (OR NO IMPACT See Note)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Blake Miguez Read Second Time By Title And Referred To The Committee On Judiciary B. on 04/03/2024

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2024 Regular Session

Provides relative to historical horse racing. (gov sig) [SB-397]
Provides relative to historical horse racing. (gov sig)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick McMath Read Second Time By Title And Referred To The Committee On Judiciary B. on 03/26/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Horse Racing - Racing Facility Ownership and Construction - Racing Operations [HB-1524]
Altering the location, type, and ownership of horse racing facilities that the Maryland Stadium Authority is authorized to finance; increasing the amount of debt that the Maryland Stadium Authority may issue for certain purposes in connection with certain racing facilities; requiring the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to prepare certain financial statements; requiring the Authority to submit a copy of any lease of the Pimlico racing facility to the Legislative Policy Committee for review and comment; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Approved By The Governor - Chapter 410 on 05/09/2024

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State (Louisiana)
Louisiana 2024 Regular Session

Provides relative to horse racing breeder awards. (8/1/24) (EG NO IMPACT See Note) [SB-99]
Provides relative to horse racing breeder awards. (8/1/24) (EG NO IMPACT See Note)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Reese Read By Title, Under The Rules, Referred To The Committee On Commerce. on 03/20/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Creation of Pimlico Site Community Development Plan [HB-1416]
Requiring the Maryland Stadium Authority to create a community development plan to develop the Pimlico site property that does not include the racing facility site, conduct a certain economic market study, and hold a certain design competition for the site; requiring the Authority to consult with certain stakeholders during each phase of planning, designing, and developing the site; requiring the Authority to submit the community development plan for review and approval from certain entities; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/27/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Horse Racing - Satellite Simulcast Betting - Alterations [SB-627]
Transferring the regulation of satellite simulcast betting facilities in the State from the State Racing Commission to the State Lottery and Gaming Control Agency; altering the definition of "satellite simulcast betting", for purposes of provisions of law governing satellite simulcast betting and permit to hold satellite simulcast betting, to authorize pari-mutuel betting at a satellite simulcast facility in the State on a race that is simulcast from a sending track located in certain states; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay Hearing 2/28 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/29/2024

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Economic Development - Maryland Stadium Authority - Creation of Pimlico Site Master Plan [SB-618]
Requiring the Maryland Stadium Authority to create a master plan to develop the Pimlico site property that does not include the racing facility site, conduct a certain economic market study, and hold a certain design competition for the site; requiring the Authority to consult with stakeholders during each phase of planning, designing, and developing the site; requiring the Authority, beginning by December 1, 2025, to report to certain entities on the progress of the Pimlico site master plan; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jill Carter Hearing Canceled on 04/05/2024

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State (Virginia)
Virginia 2024 Regular Session

Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing, percentage retained for distribution. [SB-426]
Pari-mutuel wagering; historical horse racing; percentage retained for distribution. Provides that with respect to all authorized historical horse racing terminals, of the amount that a horse racing licensee retains from wagering on historical horse racing pools, 0.025 percent shall be provided to each of the following: (i) the Virginia Breeders Fund; (ii) the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, for its equine programs; (iii) the Virginia Horse Center Foundation; and (iv) the Virginia Horse Industry Board. The bill also provides (continued...)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Creigh Deeds Governor: Acts Of Assembly Chapter Text (chap0506) on 04/04/2024

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