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Introduced
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
In Committee
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
Crossed Over
01/09/2020
01/09/2020
Passed
01/13/2020
01/13/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
SENATE, July 31, 2019 - The committee on Ways and Means to whom was referred the Senate Bill further regulating thoroughbred breeding (Senate, No. 2238),-- reports (in part) a Bill extending simulcasting and horse racing authorization (Senate, No. 2308).
AI Summary
This bill extends the authorization for simulcasting and horse racing in Massachusetts until December 1, 2019. The bill amends several existing laws to change the expiration date from July 31, 2019 to December 1, 2019. Additionally, the bill includes provisions related to the running race horse meeting licensee located in Suffolk county, allowing it to remain licensed and authorized to conduct simulcast wagering until December 1, 2019, but requiring that the days between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020 be "dark days" during which the licensee is precluded from conducting live racing, unless it applies for and is granted a supplemental live racing license. The bill also includes requirements related to the approval of simulcasts from certain states by the New England Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Senate Committee on Ways and Means (S)
Last Action
Signed by the Governor, Chapter 1 of the Acts of 2020 (on 01/14/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2308 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2308.pdf |
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