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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to jai alai permitholders; amending s. 550.475, F.S.; authorizing holders of a valid pari- mutuel permit to lease certain facilities to any other holder of the same pari-mutuel permit or to any jai alai permitholder when located within a specified radius of each other; authorizing such lessees to apply for a certain license; prohibiting such lessees from operating a cardroom or slot machine at the leased facility; requiring certain jai alai permitholders to conduct a minimum number of live performances using their existing permit; prohibiting operation under a lessor's permit; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding pari-mutuel facility leasing by allowing holders of valid pari-mutuel permits to lease their facilities to other permitholders within a 35-mile radius, specifically for jai alai permitholders. The leased facilities can be used for conducting intertrack wagering and jai alai games, but with important restrictions: the lessee cannot operate a cardroom or slot machine at the leased location. Additionally, a jai alai permitholder who leases a facility must still conduct a minimum of 59 live performances using their existing permit and cannot operate under the lessor's permit. The bill removes previous language that automatically entitled permitholders to lease facilities and replaces it with more specific conditions about facility location and usage. The changes are set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aim to provide more flexibility for pari-mutuel and jai alai permitholders while maintaining certain operational standards.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Commerce Committee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/709 |
| Analysis - Commerce Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/709/Analyses/h0709a.COM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/709/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/709/Analyses/h0709.IPA.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/709/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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