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NY A05904

NY A05904
Relates to creating a racing fan advisory board to provide advice to the state racing and wagering board on issues related to horse racing and wagering; establishes an I Love NY Racing promotion and the New York State Horse Racing Farm of the Year Award.


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Introduced
02/24/2025
In Committee
02/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the racing, pari-mutuel wagering and breeding law and the economic development law, in relation to creating a racing fan advisory board and establishing an I Love NY Racing promotion

AI Summary

This bill creates a seven-member Racing Fan Advisory Board to provide advice to the New York State Gaming Commission on horse racing and wagering issues. The board members will be appointed by the governor, with representatives from the state senate, assembly, and gaming commission, and will serve seven-year terms without compensation. Board members must meet specific qualifications, such as involvement in non-profit horse racing organizations or veterinary practice, and will receive licenses to access race tracks. The board's responsibilities include advising the gaming commission on horse racing issues, making reports about race track operations, working to grow the fan base of horse racing, and recommending actions to encourage fan attendance. Additionally, the bill establishes an "I Love NY Racing" promotion, which will provide grants to tourism agencies and non-profit organizations to develop educational events and tours related to horse racing, and creates a new New York State Horse Racing Farm of the Year Award to recognize exceptional horse breeding and racing farms that contribute to the state's horse racing industry.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

referred to racing and wagering (on 02/24/2025)

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