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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote horse racing in the Commonwealth. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill aims to promote horse racing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It makes several key changes to existing laws:
1. It amends the definition of "licensee" under Chapter 23K to include any person licensed by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to hold or conduct horse racing meetings, rather than just those licensed under Chapter 128A.
2. It establishes a Horse Racing Committee within the Massachusetts Gaming Commission, with members appointed by various horse racing associations, to oversee and regulate horse racing in the state.
3. It requires the Massachusetts Gaming Commission to accept applications for new horse racing licenses, setting criteria for evaluating such applications, including minimum requirements for race track size and number of live racing days.
4. It grants the Commission broad authority to regulate various aspects of horse racing and wagering, including simulcasting, safety standards, types of wagers, and employee licensing.
5. It directs the Horse Racing Committee to review the allocation of funds from the Race Horse Development Fund to support horse racing at any new establishments authorized by the bill.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5043 (on 10/26/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H322 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H322.pdf |
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