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NJ A2560

NJ A2560
Requires New Jersey Racing Commission develop guidelines on postponement of certain events due to severe weather conditions.

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Introduced
02/14/2022
In Committee
02/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Racing Commission to promulgate rules and regulations establishing a severe weather and lightning protocol and require the postponement of horse races when inclement weather would pose a danger to the welfare of the drivers, jockeys, or horses. Inclement weather would be understood as, at a minimum, a condition in which: (1) there is a thunderstorm, tornado, tropical storm, or hurricane watch in effect for the county in which the track is located within one hour of the post and expected end times of the race; or (2) the heat index as defined by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for the county in which the track is located is above 90 degrees Fahrenheit or is reasonably expected to be above 90 degrees Fahrenheit at any time during the race.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Racing Commission to develop guidelines on postponing horse races when inclement weather, such as thunderstorms, tropical storms, or extreme heat, would pose a danger to the welfare of the drivers, jockeys, or horses. The commission must consult with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health in establishing these severe weather and lightning protocols, which must include specific criteria for when races should be postponed, such as a weather watch in the county or a heat index above 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee (on 02/14/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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